Agriculture Posts

A Helpful Tip for Increasing Agricultural Labor Retention

Labor shortages are a major issue in many industries these days, and the agricultural sector is no exception. What steps are you taking to improve your workforce retention? In a recent article from AgWeb, author Taylor Leach recommends engaging with your employees regarding their total compensation statement—that is, all of the ways that they …

Transitioning Your Farm Into the Future

The agriculture sector is undergoing major transformation due to many factors including technological development, cultural shifts, and the coronavirus pandemic. In a new article published by AgWeb, Peter Martin examines how four major trends will impact farming operations. Click here to learn about anticipated changes in the logistics of supply chain payments, the use …

Evaluating and Strengthening Your Farm’s Economic Sustainability

Regularly performing an evaluation of the economic sustainability of your agribusiness is an important habit to establish, explains Brittney Goodrich in a recent article from Growing Produce. This includes both updating your budget and taking the time to evaluate your organizational risk. Click to read the helpful strategies for risk management that the author …

Trends That Are Shaping 2022

This article discusses how operating in the agricultural industry can be rigorous and challenging. However, by taking advantage of emerging trends such as blockchain technology in order to have a transparent view of your supply chain, regenerative agriculture, electronic vehicles for your farm, and harvesting plant-based proteins, you will be set up for success …

AgriTech Trends to Watch in 2022

This article discusses how the Agritech industry not only made it through the pandemic but saw skyrocketing numbers and investments throughout the past two years. As the world continues to become highly digitalized, the agricultural industry is no exception. For example, Internet of things devices, next-generation Internet connections, and autonomous agricultural machinery are technological …

Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2022

This article discusses how farmers are looking at 2022 as a recovery year and are expecting new technology and taking advantage of climate conditions to be a vital piece in that process. For example, increased use in aerial imaging, efficient water management, indoor vertical farming, and data integration are all trends to be educated …

Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2022

This article discusses a variety of trends that are expected to have a significant impact in the coming year on the agricultural and food industry according to Whole Foods. For example, indoor farming and greenhouses, the use of Yuzu, and the popularity of non-alcoholic beverages among millennials and Gen Z members are not expected …

Employee Spotlight – David Carbajal-Pimentel

David has dedicated the entirety of his professional accounting career to serving on the De Boer Baumann & Company team. He initially joined the firm as an intern in January of 2019 then was welcomed to the team fulltime in July of that same year. David currently serves as a staff accountant and recently …

Cybercrime and the Ag Industry

As farm owners incorporate more and more technology into their operations, the risk of falling victim to cybercriminals grows. From phishing attacks to ransomware and more, farmers should be aware that they are being targeted and that they are vulnerable, writes Mitch Galloway in a recent article for Michigan Farm News. Awareness and diligence …

The Benefits of Using a Capital Expenditure Budget

Farm owners seeking to make big-ticket purchases should be sure to plan carefully before doing so. Creating a capital expenditure budget is the first step to take before making a big purchase, writes Sara Schafer in a recent article for AgWeb. Crafting this type of budget requires accounting for your past activity, your cash …