How the Farm Bill Helps Out in the Face of Agricultural Disasters
The farm bill is a long-standing piece of legislation in the U.S. that was designed to support food security and, therefore, national security, explains a helpful article from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The author takes a look at how the farm bill has changed and grown over the years and specifically at how it […]
Making Your Farm a Place Where Employees Want to Stick Around
Workforce maintenance has become an enormous challenge for employers in many sectors, and farming is no exception. In a new article from Successful Farming, Jolene Brown offers up three key strategies for farmers seeking to get better at retaining their employees. Brown’s advice covers management styles, performance review methods, and methods for making work at […]
Examining the Keys to Success: Worthington Farms Approaches 200 Years in Operation
Established in 1837 outside of Greenville, North Carolina, Worthington Farms has been in operation for nearly two centuries, writes Jolene Hansen in a new feature for Nursery Management. Hansen’s profile offers a brief overview of the history of the farm and then dials in on the keys to Worthington Farms’ success. “One integral aspect of […]
The Sooner the Better: Crafting a Succession Plan for Your Farm
Legacy planning is an important area of planning for farmers—and one that should not be put off for too long. Proper prior planning is the key to a smooth and effective succession, explains Brian Evans in a new article from Kiplinger. He discusses five different styles of farming succession plans that involve keeping the farm […]
Strategies for Fighting Back Against Rising Input Costs
In spite of rapidly rising input costs, smart farm managers can still manage to turn a profit, writes Chelsea Dinterman in a recent article for Successful Farming. Dinterman suggests that farm managers focus on closely managing fertilizer application, reevaluating seeds and seeding rates, and researching alternative options to herbicides for weed control. Click here to […]
Is It Time for You to Go Global?
Have you considered expanding your operations into the global market? Now is a great time to consider implementing exports, if you have not already done so, writes Kala Jenkins in a new article from AgWeb. She recommends a two-pronged approach. First, reach out to export professionals to learn about your export options. Second, consider shifting […]