Management
More than 50% of farmers intend to grow their operation, based on responses in Purdue’s February 2023 Ag Economy Barometer. If you’re thinking about scaling your farm, it’s important to first ask these questions.
Having another financing option can make all the difference when the right opportunity comes your way.
Three farmers share what they have done to keep their good employees, including how they hired some unique employees that have become a good fit for their operations.
Meetings are an inevitable element of business, but they can be a boon or a bore, depending on how they are run.
Still trying to nail down a good New Year’s resolution? How about pledging to use less energy on your farm in 2011?
Over 1,250 poll responses reveal the least favorite job you had as a kid likely centered around weeds and rocks.
Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.
Brucellosis is no longer on the list of causes of abortion for cattle and is not the public health scourge that it once was, but it is still a worry for livestock producers.
Wal-Mart’s merchandise manager for fresh meats has an interesting perspective on consumer feelings about producers.
Looking to save money, Arkansas based Tyson Foods has announced plans to close two facilities...
The USDA Economic Research Service on Friday updated their net farm income forecast for 2019.
President’s grades are mixed on four major agricultural issues, says ag policy expert.
To maintain and improve animal welfare in poultry facilities, Tyson Foods has started using remote video auditing systems.
China plans to treat more waste from livestock breeding to improve its rural environment and reduce agriculture pollution in the world’s top pork producer.
Manure spills can occur during the storage, transportation and application of manure. Advanced planning can minimize the impacts of a manure-related emergency.
Due to the cold harsh winter and recent heavy rains and snow melt, livestock producers should keep a close watch on manure storage structures and pumping equipment.
The combination of high feed costs and low prices paid to pork producers is hitting the hog industry hard. See how record losses are fueling one producer’s management decisions.
There’s an old adage among farmers in the Midwest that says when corn is cheap you have to “walk it to market.”
The agriculture industry is placing its youth directly in harm’s way, according to an editorial signed by leading safety experts and ag engineers.
The U.S. economic growth is strengthening and unemployment continues to trend downward, with the result being the Federal Reserve is likely to announce its first interest rate increase of 2018 today
Working in an environment where co-workers can rely upon one another and are confident in each other’s abilities is very rewarding.
Anxiety, stress and worry are always byproducts of low or negative profits. These are serious issues that need focus, an understanding team, expert advisors and a proactive approach.
Here are the most common types of culture in a business and the red flags to look for in yours.