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Renewable diesel consumption in the U.S. hit 28 million barrels in 2021, according to the Energy Information Administration. California burned up 99% of that consumption rate.
The concept is simple, but in most cases, heirs earn sweat equity but aren’t actually compensated for it.
A few spots have opened up for the 2021 Top Producer Summit, which takes place next week in Nashville, Tenn.
With all the global and economic uncertainty, it’s easy to just say: “OK, I’ll take whatever outcome — successful or terrible — that comes my way.
This year, you’ll have a front row seat to watch the Top Producer Awards banquet LIVE!
Congratulations to Jennie Schmidt the 2021 Top Producer Trailblazer Award Winner.
We’re quickly closing in on the Top Producer Summit online event, which kicks off Feb. 23.
During the in-person Top Producer Summit, which was held Feb. 15-17 in Nashville, Top Producer honored five farm operations.
A farm-centric innovation model has been the focus of the AgLaunch and Farm Journal Row Crop Challenge to aid early-stage ag tech startups to solve on-farm problems.
The Top Producer Summit online event kicked off Feb. 23, and the fun continues through Feb. 25.
Dream big and take your farm to a new success level.
To create a win-win relationship, stay focused on traits your lender appreciates—and avoid those that make your lender squirm.
Compared to an annual performance review, a ‘stay meeting’ focuses on improvement rather than what we did wrong last year.
From their corners of the globe, five international farmers share what they are excited about for the future of agriculture.
Weeds don’t stand a chance versus the weed seed destroyer.
Matt Splitter leads the charge and change to carry forward a legacy.
Make strategic planning and streamlined communication a habit.
Use this market rally to lock in profitable margins for this year and future years. That includes managing both the revenue side and the cost side.
Look at the decision makers and leaders on your farm. Are they all around the same age? Do they all have the same experience level?
As you settle in for lots of cab time this spring, be sure to add a new podcast to your playlist.
This business practice reduces employee expenses and optimizes asset needs.
Warren Buffett has been the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is routinely asked for his advice by students and others in the business. Here are a few of his tips.
How can you be ready, willing and able to lead your farm into the future? Start by developing a decision-making process.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Dave Nelson of Nelson Family Farms based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Nelson is also co-owner of Ag Solutions Group.
The American Families Plan provides direct and indirect benefits to families. It also raises a lot of key questions for farmers and their succession plans.
You’ve taught your kids how to drive tractors, herd cattle and identify weeds. But have you passed on your money and management skills?
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Roric Paulman of Paulman Farms based in Sutherland, Neb., which is in the heart of the Ogallala aquifer and the southwest portion of the state.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Dick Wittman and Cori Wittman Stitt. This father-daughter duo farm Lapwai, Idaho.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Ken McCauley from White Cloud, Kan.
During the 2023 Top Producer Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.