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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
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.
Crop condition ratings seemed to be in a free fall in early summer, but July’s rains and cooler temperatures sparked a rebound. The heat this week means crop conditions could be set to take another hit.
Arizona is breaking records for consecutive days with temperatures 110 degrees or above. Yuma County, Arizona farmer John Boelts says he always plans for high heat in July and grow crops like cotton instead of lettuce.
Using the same amount of fertilizer -- but at different times and more than one way during the season -- can help you harvest more bushels and improve your bottom line. Check out our two brief videos to learn more.
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.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Steve Bruere, president of Peoples Company.
Research repeatedly proves employee-referred candidates are three times more likely to be a good match for the job.
Need a good conversation to fill some tractor or road time this summer? Subscribe to “The Farm CPA Podcast” with Paul Neiffer.
It’s time. You need to finally make your farm’s succession plan a priority. As you take a first or second or 20th step in the process, shoot to avoid some common landmines.