Farm Management During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Navigating uncertainty is the key to keeping farm operations going during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Gil Gullickson in a recent article for Successful Farming. The author recently attended a webinar that offered the following tips for farm managers: Be mentally prepared for uncertainty and unpredictability. Make the difficult decisions necessary to best position your organization […]
When Farmland Inheritance Becomes an Obstacle
Inheritance is a complicated process, particularly when farmland is involved. In a recent piece for Successful Farming, author Jodi Henke spoke with a University of Nebraska educator, Allan Vyhnalek, about the complications that come with farmland inheritance. Vyhnalek pointed out the following areas of consideration for people who inherit farmland: The tax consequences of inheritance—there […]
Good Communication is Key to Successful Farming Succession
As the farming industry undergoes changes precipitated by new generations, new technologies, and new norms, succession becomes more and more complicated. A recent article for Successful Farming discusses how communication can have a big impact on farm succession. Bad communication—or loss of communication—can have a big negative impact. It often results in loss of trust […]
It’s Time to Consider Moving Your Ag Data to the Cloud
Data security in the agriculture industry doesn’t just refer to keeping online files safe from hackers. In a recent article for PrecisionAg, author Reinder Prins explores what data security looks like for farmers. Though some farmers do store their information digitally, a majority still rely on paper files or records stored on a local computer. […]
A New Perspective on Agricultural Hiring Practices
In 2020, many industries are struggling with finding and retaining qualified labor, and agriculture is no exception. Conversely, many employees in the agriculture industry say they are unable to find good jobs. What’s behind this? A recent article for AgWeb attributes it to transitions currently occurring in the U.S. workforce. What is changing in the […]
Financial Tactics for Farm Management During Tough Times
The agriculture industry is a cyclical one—this is helpful to remember during times of downturn, such as the industry is currently facing. If you can ride out the low, it will be followed by a new high. A recent article for Successful Farming presents four different financial tools that can help agriculture businesses stabilize operations […]