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By Chris Barron

  • Measure Equipment Efficiency
    01/30/2013
    Owning and operating equipment might be one of the most enjoyable parts of farming; however, it’s an area where many producers have room to improve.
  • Business Matters: Recipe for Success
    01/09/2013
    Calculating your situation and developing a solid marketing plan may be your best recipe for success.
  • Four Generations, One Solution
    11/28/2012
    For the first time, farm families are facing the challenges—and reaping the rewards—of four generations working on the farm.
  • Business Matters: Rotate Crops for Success
    11/14/2012
    Planning your crop rotation sets the stage for your decisions moving forward and enhances profitability.
  • Seed for Thought
    10/06/2012
    Having enough seed is a different issue than having the right seed. Talk to your seed dealer now to get the genetics and trait technologies that you want.
  • Business Matters: The Power of Collaboration
    02/29/2012
    The key to collaboration is to align yourself with others who complement your strong points and fill your gaps or bottlenecks.
  • Business Matters: Help for Managing Margins
    02/07/2012
    Producers need to strap on a seat belt for the coming roller-coaster ride. We’re sure to see a lot of ups and downs in the coming years.
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ChrisBarron Winter Spring2012Meet Chris Barron

Chris Barron is director of operations and president of Carson and Barron Farms Inc. in Rowley, Iowa.

He is also a farm business consultant and the author of the AgWeb.com blog "Ask a Margins Expert."

To submit questions and comments, e-mail Chris at cbarron@cb-farms.com.

 

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