Organic farming is widely viewed as a sustainable solution to farming techniques that emit greenhouse gasses and harm the environment. While organic farming can in fact be sustainable, it may not be in certain instances. In a reprinted article on ScientificAmerican.com, David Montgomery, a professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of …
Manufacturing is a complex business. Not everyone in the industry views how the business runs with a total perspective, as some factory workers never see the business side, and some executives are never on the floor. Bonnie Spencer Swayze, President and CEO of Alliance Rubber, writes that there can be a competitive advantage by …
As the number of cyber-attacks continue to increase, have you considered whether your manufacturing and distribution operation is protected? Industry Today’s article “5 Type of Cyber Liabilities for Manufacturers” discusses five threats to your manufacturing and distribution operation’s cyber security, and discusses what you can do to protect the company from liability.
These cyber-attacks can …
AI is being used for more than just improving customer service. In addition to helping companies boost sales and productivity, AI is now being used to help automate statistical evidence used by the agricultural industry. Normally compiled via human analysis, AI is gathering statistics to help big companies such as Monsanto, DuPont, Land O’ …
The EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act will require some specific reporting later this year. Will you be prepared? Even if you are exempt from other types of EPA reporting, you could still be affected.
Industry Week’s James Votaw writes, “Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, companies of all sizes and in nearly all industries …
National Agriculture Day is coming this month. On March 21, the agriculture industry has a chance to come together and educate the public about the role of agriculture in the economy and Americans’ everyday lives.
Participant Mark Biedenfeld, who has been around agriculture his whole life, got involved with National Ag Day after he read …
It’s not just healthcare, banking, and retail that are hit by cybercriminals. Some manufacturers distributors think that cyberattacks are unlikely to happen in their industry, or to companies their size, and they don’t take the proper precautions. Don’t find out the hard way that, in fact, manufacturing and distribution companies are becoming increasingly bigger …
What does it take to succeed in manufacturing? In a new article for Industry Week, Bonnie Spencer Swayze, President and CEO, Alliance Rubber Co., imparts some of her wisdom from a lifetime in the manufacturing and distribution industry.
First and foremost, you must know your product inside and out. Customers appreciate a thorough knowledge of …
In a short video for AgStar, agricultural economist Dr. David Kohl explains why the next 24 months could spark greater opportunities for expansion. Dr. Kohl estimates that 60% of U.S. farmland will change hands in the next 13 years. As older producers look toward downsizing or retiring, more land will become available. Dr. Kohl …
As a business leader, there are so many aspects that need your attention. So where do you focus your energy? In a new article from Inc. magazine, entrepreneur Martin Zwilling gives tips for becoming an effective and successful business leader.
“Move from leading tasks to managing relationships,” Zwilling advises. “Some leaders are so focused on …
