Farm Business - General
These first-generation operators now own the second-largest peach producer in the U.S. and grow peppers and broccoli, as well, with a team of more than 600 workers.
Farm income is expected to drop notably from last year alongside lower revenues and higher expenses, but remain well above the historic average.
A traditional Thanksgiving feast reflects two current trends in food-at-home economics: increased retail food costs vary by category and the supply chain is back to pre-COVID patterns.
As growers finish their harvests, they’re already looking forward to next year — seeking ways to increase yields and decrease expenses. By partnering with BASF Agricultural Solutions, they can achieve both goals.
Regardless of preferences or past assumptions on storage, Shay Foulk encourages growers to run the numbers to see if new or more storage makes sense in their operations.
When 14-year-old Dave Richmond’s monster buck was stolen, he searched 14 years for the pinched antlers, never giving up hope on a spectacular rack.
The Last Acre Act would help expand high-speed internet access across eligible farmland, ranchland and farm sites. At least 15% of farms and ranches have no access to the internet today.
Succession planning can be a complex and emotionally charged process. Achieving consensus among family members, committing to the plan and understanding potential consequences are vital to secure the future of the farm.