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Collecting across-the-board data is increasingly important for the sustainability and success of your business, but it doesn’t have to be a monumental task.
As an Illinois farmer, you know that long-lived farm businesses learn to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
When farmland draws a premium, you’d expect the soil to be in good shape, right? More landowners are considering fertility clauses in their farm leases to ensure tenants don’t suck the soil dry.
A conservation plan basically means writing down how to use a farm’s natural resources in as detailed a fashion as you can.
Boeing Co said on Friday it will begin delivering commercial airplanes capable of flying on 100% biofuel by the end of the decade.
“Farmers used to have to choose between legacy accounting software or applications that weren’t built specifically for farming,” says Brian Stark.
Michigan farmer Michael Stamp was sentenced to eight years in prison this week. A federal indictment filed in 2017 accused Stamp of federal crop insurance fraud and bankruptcy fraud.
In summary, the lawsuit alleges crop input manufacturers, large wholesalers and retailers have created an unfair market for farmers.
Decatur, Mich. farmer Mike Stamp faces a 14 count indictment stemming from his 2012 bankruptcy, including federal crop insurance fraud.
Friends team up to drive a vertically integrated family business.
Friends team up to drive a vertically integrated family business.
MN Millennial Farmer’s YouTube videos have been viewed 163 million times. Now, he’s using his social media platform to give back to rural fire departments by raising $60,000.
USDA is making available more than $2 billion in additional CFAP funding.
Across central Virginia in 2020, American Farmland Trust tested a Sustainable Grazing Pilot Project designed to help livestock producers adopt regenerative farm and ranch management practices.
Take the Essential Priority Matrix and fill in business or operational tasks in each of the boxes using the following instructions.
Farmers may be eligible for an increase to their original Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or perhaps qualify for a second PPP loan.
When obtaining credit to manage a profitable farming operation, it pays to be proactive rather than spontaneous.
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Modern Monetary Theory [MMT] has one thing going for it, though – reality.
Most farmers assume they can elect to defer these proceeds to 2021. But you must follow certain rules to qualify.
You’ve thought about who will run your farm in the future. You may have even identified the next leader. But have you shared those plans and dreams with your team?
John Phipps is watching a number of factors in 2021. He shares his list and discusses what it could mean for agriculture.
Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly and happy soul. The story hasn’t lost its luster in 50 years, even when it comes to the iconic corn cob pipe. We take you to a pipe company continuing to make corn cob pipes today.
With each issue, Top Producer magazine spotlights an innovative farming operation. In 2020, we traveled North, South, East and West—even to Canada.
Farm Credit Mid-America has created a quick, simple and competitive option to assist farmers requesting $75,000 or less to fulfill those immediate financial requirements.
How American Farmland Trust is helping keep farmers in business while making conservation profitable
Farmer sentiment about the ag economy and their personal financial well-being ticked upward in December, thanks to improved commodity prices.
Learn how to impress your landlord by developing a 12-month marketing calendar.
How our partners helped farmers on their stewardship journey in 2020.
From field records to analytics, data empowers conservation and profitability.