For many agribusinesses, it’s almost time to close the books on 2019 and start planning for next year. We often advise clients on the importance
The appearance of yet another undercover video showing employee abuse on a dairy farm has shaken and angered consumers and retailers across the nation. As
With most farmers or ranchers spending an average of 50 years or more on their farms – where land is both a lifestyle and legacy
By Thomas Eatherly Midwest agriculture has had to rewrite the book for making smart crop decisions this year. Weather has prompted delivery, logistics, and storage
If you’re still using Excel and other software programs to track crop rotation and inputs, but are struggling to tally the full costs involved in
Today’s ag environment shows commodity prices are below break-even for some operators, while barely budging the break-even level for others. Economists have referred to this
Agriculture is steadily adopting the use of blockchain technology to improve sustainability by enabling the entire food supply chain – growers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and
With the way 2019 has started, no one is expecting it to be an easy year for cash flow. We are hearing from many agribusinesses
The number one concern of the nearly 100 agribusinesses surveyed by AgCareers.com is the competitive pull for workforce talent and difficulties in recruiting. Over 53
In response to the damages and livestock carnage resulting from the recent Nebraska storms and flooding, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) of Nebraska is
The IRS has agreed to last-minute relief for farmers by extending their tax payment filing due date to April 15, 2019 – and withdrawing the
Over the years, many of you have adopted farm technology that’s revolutionizing agriculture. Maybe you’ve added a GPS-guided tractor or a self-propelled sprayer to your
Most agribusinesses participate in board meetings during the year to assess operations and make decisions about their business. Board meetings are an essential part of
By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t
Weak commodity prices and an international trade war have inflicted pain on American agriculture – at a time when U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses can
Your land is the foundation on which you – and your family – have built your legacy. And what you hope will become your children’s
The end of the year is a smart time to prepare your farm business for the coming year. Crops have been harvested and stored. You’re
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established the procedures required to provide direct tariff relief payments to growers to help offset some damage imposed by
Many farmers haven’t ever stopped to think about the potential in revenue opportunities that lie right beneath them: land. “Your privately-owned land has value well
As the nation watches the ongoing punch from Hurricane Florence (now a tropical storm) as it has been dumping rain for days and causing catastrophic
First U.S. Beef Producers Sustainability Framework Released In May 2018, the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB), released the U.S. beef industry’s first-ever beef producers
A majority of family-owned businesses fail to transition because of lack of communication and trust. This can be avoided with proper succession planning and help
