Top Producer
As the chief operating officer of PIC, Culbertson can’t remember a day of his life that wasn’t centered around the pork industry. Here’s how this drives his decisions.
If there’s one factor to watch in the farmland values equation today, it’s the ag economy.
Fifty-three percent of agricultural economists surveyed in the July Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor say the row crops side of agriculture is currently in a recession, which is down from the 72% who responded that way in May.
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
“From Bright Leaf to Berkshires” is helping some farmers make that leap.
Agriculture is complex, and the AgLaunch farmer network helps early-stage startups get traction
Amid uncertainty in the agricultural outlook, property experts share national and regional insights.
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
A Farm Credit peer benchmarking review reveals what differentiated pork operations that have done well and those that have struggled.
On the surface, strong livestock prices and government payments are painting a rosy picture for the farm sector. A closer look at input costs, commodity prices and interest rates says otherwise.
Here are four pieces of gray-haired wisdom from the auction price guy.
Transitions of any kind are hard — but farmland might be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies.
If both parties can come together – a farm seeker and a person that’s trying to get out of business – they can create a plan for the next generation.
Strong succession is driven by leaders who are willing to plan boldly, act decisively and invest in their next generation. Your family and your operation are counting on you.
If the next generation isn’t coming back, it’s not the end. But it is time for a new plan.
“We must ensure that we make a way for young and beginning farmers to fill our boots,” said Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
What’s the long-term difference between starting a retirement plan at age 20 versus 40? Farm CPA Paul Neiffer crunches the numbers.
Farm leaders often run on empty trying to do it all, but sustainable leadership means protecting your own well-being so you can keep showing up for your team and operation for the long haul.
These space weather events can disturb the Earth’s magnetic field and at this severe level cause “more frequent and longer periods of GPS degradation.”
Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for farmers and small business owners. Here’s an explanation of several options that might work for you.
CFTC says expanding trading hours would ensure markets remain vibrant, while commercial hedgers and commodity brokers who work with farmers say it will fuel volatility and won’t make the markets stronger.
“Whatever your case might be, it’s about how to help absorb potential unforeseen shocks and potential short term losses if they occur,” says John Steeves with Rabobank.
Agriculture is an export dependent business. At peak uncertainty, the industry could go either way: Gain ground with new trade deals or take a big hit as exports further decline.
John Block shares an insider’s perspective on the challenges faced by farmers and policymakers alike.
As tariff proposals continue to bring uncertainty, the agricultural sector is assessing how any forthcoming country-by-country trade deals might offset the disruption, or if the industry needs to brace itself for a different kind of future.
The Top Producer Women in Agriculture Award will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers.
Entrants are judged on entrepreneurial originality, financial and business progress and industry or community leadership.
The downturn in the ag economy has everyone from farmers and ag lenders to even ag economists concerned. Waning optimism is an overriding theme for the row crop side of agriculture, yet some farmers hope President Donald Trump’s tough stance on trade can get the ag economy back on track longer-term.