USDA Takes Steps to Relieve Pandemic Pressure on Farming Community
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered relief to the farming community by suspending a number of debt collection and foreclosure policies for the time being. In a recent article from AgWeb, author Sonja Begemann offers an overview of the USDA’s pandemic-related actions. The following items […]
Cultivating Respect for New Leaders
Farm succession can be a tricky business. A recent article from Successful Farming answers the following submitted question: how can a farm owner set up his son for success in taking over operations, especially with crew members who do not respect the young new leader? Author Mark McLaughlin suggests the following strategies for helping the […]
Using Data to Pursue Efficiency Increases
New technologies are making it easier than ever to collect relevant data about your farming operations. However, simply collecting data is not enough—you need to be putting your data to work for you. In a recent article from AgWeb, author Kinsie Rayburn offers some helpful tips for putting your farm data to work for you. […]
Developing Resilience in the Post-Pandemic Agriculture Sector
The coronavirus pandemic brought to light the need for change and evolution in many industries. The agriculture sector is certainly no exception. In a recent article for Forbes, author Jeff Fromm discusses a conversation he had with the Chief Operating Officer of Valent U.S.A., a California-based agricultural product wholesaler, regarding the response of the agriculture […]
Developing a Smooth Succession Plan for Your Farm
Leading your farm through the succession process is a tricky undertaking. It requires forethought, patience, and careful planning. In a recent article from AgWeb, Sonja Begemann offers three tips for making the shift from one generation to the next as smooth as possible. Communicate Thoroughly – Transparency is key. All stakeholders should be kept in […]
Using Data to Inform Key Farming Decisions
In the course of operating, farms produce a wealth of valuable data. In a recent article for AgWeb, author Kinsie Rayburn examines the long-term benefits of collecting and using farm data. The author first discusses a study that examined if farmers are taking advantage of the farm-level productions and management data to which they have […]