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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.
Business growth can mean more acres, employees or revenue. What does it mean to you?
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with former U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.), who as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 7th congressional district from 1991 to 2021.
The difference between strategy and serendipity is small when you are prepared.
Bill Came sets the pace for his multi-generational farm operation.
Well-organized and protected farm data can pay dividends.
Open communication and succession planning help farm families maintain profits and healthy personal relationships.
When Becky Berger reflects on her nearly four decades as a farmer, mother and businesswoman, one key move continues to pay huge dividends.
Don’t let minor expenses take a big bite out of your profits.
Strategic planning builds an innovative and sustainable position for your farm.
The 2022 Top Producer Summit will take place Feb. 14-16 in Nashville, with an online program launching Feb. 22-23.
Understand the cyber risks you face — and how to reduce your exposure.
2022 Top Producer Summit will convene in Nashville and online.
Manage risks before they catch you off guard.
How can you get back on track with your succession plan? Focus on a contingency plan, a cash-flow plan and communication plan.
For 13 straight months, the rural economy has posted healthy and consistent growth.
What trends will shape the next year or five? Watch these areas.
Adapt your farm to the changing environment with this simple guide.
The Ducheneaux family reconnects consumers with their food source
Deferred grain contracts are helpful tax planning tools. Unfortunately, farmers often skip a vital step.
Enjoy this look of the farmers we met this year. You’ll probably find an idea or two to adopt as we look toward 2022.
Are you ready for 2022? As we round out the reflection period of the year, join Top Producer for two interactive online sessions.
Do you want to feel strong and expand your influence this year? Take a few small but impactful steps, encourages business coach Sarah Beth Aubrey.
Farmers can use humidity charts for their area to assess when the disease could hit their corn crop as well as the optimum time to make a fungicide application, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Associate Field Agronomist.
EPA has been asked to exclude ditches from the definition of federal waters, include wetlands when they can’t be distinguished from navigable waters, and erase the independent interstate waters and wetlands category.
In Mexico, corn is much more than a food crop—it’s a key part of the country’s heritage, culture and traditions. Mexico argues glyphosate and GMOs are dangerous to human health, and seeks alternative practices.
There’s no one better to provide a realistic and informative take on tax planning than Paul Neiffer, principal with CLA and author of “The Farm CPA” blog.
Due to uncertainty in tax policy, you likely pushed the pause button on tax and succession planning for your farm. As you enter 2022, it’s time to be proactive.
This year could be a real test of your management skills.
You don’t have to look hard to see rural America is in crisis, and people are fleeing for the big cities. Yet you can find just as many examples of small towns undergoing makeovers and becoming vibrant economies.