Next Gen

Reading Time: < 1 minute “Joining forces with another farm can increase efficiencies or offer opportunities of scale,” advises Maxson Irsik of K·Coe Isom. The Benefits of Mergers, Joint Ventures and Creative Partnerships: Diversification of farm operations, land base, crops or livestock. Build cash flow or grow market share. Bolster the viability of your succession …

Read moreJoining Forces: How to Survive and Grow with Purpose

Reading Time: 3 minutes With most farmers or ranchers spending an average of 50 years or more on their farms – where land is both a lifestyle and legacy – it’s a wonder why so many of these family farm transitions (over 80%) fail to plan for the next generation of business and ownership.  …

Read moreWhy Family Farm Transitions Fail

Reading Time: 4 minutes 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 least afford it. It may be hard to combat global economic trends, but you can shore up your operation’s finances. Follow these guidelines to help …

Read moreHow to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends