Latest News From Farm Business - General

A few decades back, stopping at a Stuckey's during a holiday road trip wasn't uncommon. Today the company is eyeing a business comeback by focusing on its farming roots and leveraging quality Georgia pecans.

These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.

The USDA earmarked half of its emergency fund to respond to exotic fruit fly outbreaks in California, which threaten the fresh produce industry in the state.

Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.

Welcome to a $9 million orgy of crop insurance fraud by an unassuming farm couple.

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.

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. 

United Farm Workers has endorsed Biden, citing his labor rights track record and appointment of Julie Chavez Rodriguez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez and daughter of UFW's Arturo Rodriguez, as campaign manager.

Three recent headlines from the financial world have farmers asking how those events could affect their lending situation.

American farms are flavored by every fiber and frailty known to mankind — and each tale needs protection. Enter Vance Crowe and a unique preservation project.

The sale of Blue Apron’s operational assets for $50 million is expected to streamline the meal company’s business model and expand prepared meal company FreshRealm’s footprint.

HBO TV show "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver recently highlighted some of the challenges faced by farmworkers, suggesting the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Program as one solution to combat exploitation.

Fresh produce advocates have voiced concerns over new H-2A wage rate updates, with one calling it a "fatally flawed" approach to setting adverse effect wage rates that should be "scrapped in its entirety."

Could agriculture face a Southwest-type meltdown?

Reps. Dusty Johnson and Jim Costa on Tuesday introduced the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act to expand the trucking workforce and offer flexibility in times of need.

Meetings are an inevitable element of business, but they can be a boon or a bore, depending on how they are run.

Consumer preferences can totter between fads and trends. For farmers to capitalize on consumer demands, they must be able to sort out which market opportunities to pursue, says Rob Dongoski with Ernst & Young.

The strawberry grower-shipper is increasing its presence in Central Mexico the same year that it kicks off its first strawberry season at its Baja, Calif. farm.

As a 21st century farm manager, you’ve invested in high-tech options. But what about your farm office?

From the docks of Southern California and Europe to the parcel hubs in the Midwest and the store shelves in New York, signs are growing that the global supply chain crisis is over.

From fresh produce growers to distributors to retailers, finding labor was a challenge in 2022. Here are a few stories that reflect the importance of farm labor reform for the fresh produce industry in 2022.

Consider what passersby think when they see your headquarters or machinery on the highway. Do you want them to draw their own conclusions, or do you want to be the one telling the story?

This year, more than ever, requires you to spend time with your tax adviser to pin down the right amount of taxable income to report. Good luck.  

The agreement will allow lawmakers to spend the coming week hashing out specific spending levels for each federal agency as well as what legislative items they will attach to the bill, likely including ag aid.

You’ve done the hard part. You’ve set up a trust and allocated assets. Now, who will oversee it after you’re gone? Choosing a trustee is a major financial and personal decision.

Mentoring doesn’t come natural to all of us. Here are a few tips for evaluating a mentoring request. 

Data released by USDA on Monday shows the farm share of the U.S. food dollar hit an all-time low in 2021. However, USDA says the decrease doesn’t necessarily mean producers are making less.

With just six quick notes a year, you can provide real, relevant information to your landlords. 

Before you flip the calendar to 2023, cross a few important tax to-dos off your list, encourages Paul Neiffer, CPA and principal with CLA.

Florida tomato growers were not pleased by the decision of U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reject a petition trade law calling for Tai’s office to protect Florida growers from unfair trade practices.

The Washington-based tree fruit grower is building a new facility to support new pear varieties and growth.

Profitable farmers create financial habits that separate them from others. These habits, consistently applied through the years, add up, and the results are evident.

Sarah Frey started a simple produce delivery route that has evolved into a fresh fruit and vegetable operation that distributes products nationally.

Nikki Fried, Florida commissioner of ag, says the preliminary assessment is a "first step" in trying to get federal disaster aid for affected producers.

How to protect the computers that run America’s farms. 

You could "lose the farm" because of an unforeseen cyberattack. Here's how to understand your risk and protect your farm.

With the right skill sets on your farm, technology can offer a more proactive approach to your operations rather than the reactive mentality we’re often inclined to adopt.

The 15 million barrels from the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) are the final part of a 180-million-barrel release announced in March and does not constitute a further release.

Need a chiropractic adjustment but can’t make it to the office? Ask your doctor to come to the field. Dr. Blake Wayson hauls his portable adjustment table to the field to help farmers find relief in the busy seasons.

USDA seeks input on how to identify those who experienced discrimination and what kind of evidence should be submitted to back up the claims.

How can you maximize your hours in the field? Listen to an audio book or two. Regardless of your interests, there are great books that can make the hours slip away.

Global inflation will likely decrease to 6.5% in 2023 and to 4.1% by 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast.

Testimony heard by the Department of Labor (DOL) through “tens of thousands” of comments, as well as a roundtable on Thursday, led the DOL to adopt the proposed H-2A changes considered in 2019. 

According to Leah Halvesron, CEO and founder of Ten Acre Marketing, it’s better to be proactive than let a passersby draw their own conclusions about your operation. Here’s how to get started.

The fully electric, autonomous tractors feature 10 hours of runtime, 70 peak hp, and twice the torque of a comparable conventional tractor.

The future of voluntary carbon markets for agriculture is still coming into focus. As such, farmers continue to assess the landscape and weigh their opportunities.

The Purdue University and CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index declined 5 points in September.

Rexburg, Idaho-based Wilcox Fresh expands its supply of Idaho potatoes by acquiring heirloom fingerling grower and shipper, Southwind Farms.

The free online event is titled “Agroterrorism Remains a Significant Threat to U.S. Farms and Food Supply” and is set for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at 3 p.m. CDT.

The 2023 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers.