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As part of shifting its business model, the hydroponic grower is pausing production, closing three of its four container farms across the U.S. and laying off staff.

Whether you’re 35 or 65, things happen. Don’t risk the future of your farm by putting off your succession plan. Get started, make a plan and put it into action.

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

“If you do not run your day, your day will run you,” says Mary Kelly, CEO of Productive Leaders and a 20-year veteran of the Navy.

In operation since 1943, Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student managed AG 450 Farm demonstrates what it takes to run a 600 acre farm.

Talent is rarer than ever. Attracting it and keeping it is your key to success. Culture is king. Go see your people, and listen one-on-one.

New produce industry professionals have only a few days left to apply for the Eastern Produce Council’s Leadership Program, which closes its window Jan. 31.

The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) is an initiative of the National Corn Growers Association that is testing  conservation practices on farms using 20- to 80-acre plots.

Learn how to hire truck drivers carefully to limit liability and save time.

China plans to treat more waste from livestock breeding to improve its rural environment and reduce agriculture pollution in the world’s top pork producer.

To maintain and improve animal welfare in poultry facilities, Tyson Foods has started using remote video auditing systems.

Automatic milking systems (AMS) also known as milking robots are becoming more common in the US and Canada. Growth in AMS is driven by improved performance of newer generation AMS, a better understanding of facility des

Livestock producers and horse owners can learn how to make "Hay That Pays" at the 2017 University of Missouri Extension regional hay school, March 18 in Kirksville, Mo.

Because of the time and labor required to remove twine or net wrap from bales, most producers choose to leave the wrapping on them when feeding or grinding.

The gospel of high yields at all costs has a new apostate. A switch to a no till cover crop system changed Johnny Hunter's entire management dynamic and provided a booster shot to weed control, irrigation efficiency and overall soil health.

Dry matter losses occur based on hay moisture, temperature and the time hay is exposed to these conditions.

First cutting alfalfa harvest details make a positive difference.

Starting in 2015 farmers have an Affordable Care Act reporting requirement if they have 50 or more employees or have less than 50 employees and a self-funded healthcare plan.

Arkansas is one of several states that offer the service for free at the division of agriculture soil testing and research laboratory in Marianna.

Whether it's your farm business or a community organization, if you're looking to lead you have to be able to communicate.

Landmark Services Cooperative recently welcomed livestock producers and crop growers from the Midwest to the Real Life Farm Summit in Janesville, Wis.

High employee turnover can lead to inconsistent animal production or potentially lower quality products, both meat and milk.

Wiler Farms has taken its farm in a high-tech direction but still focuses on old-fashioned sustainability practices.

Arguably the most important resource category on a cattle operation is human capital – a fancy term for the people involved in the operation.

Manure spills can occur during the storage, transportation and application of manure. Advanced planning can minimize the impacts of a manure-related emergency.

Cattle grazing and clean water can coexist on national forest lands, according to research by the University of California (UC), Davis.

Joanna Carraway is the 2013 winner of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award.

Farmers are incredibly self-reliant, but that can also be their downfall.

Do you have a safety policy for your farm?

Reducing complexity is a simple, yet profound way to reduce stress and increase profits on your farming operation.

Effective leadership starts with choices.

I credit the learning experiences related to “mismanaging” people as a part of our farm success.

It’s time to steward agriculture technology.

Composting manure offers new revenue stream

Competitive salary and benefits are just the start to building your farm team

An easy transfer of reins for a farm business.

What are you doing to lead your business with vision and integrity? I challenge you to ponder how you might lead in a new way.

Immigration officials are cracking down on farm workers

Reach into the farmer’s toolbox to know the true value of a lime application.

Four basic business management principles can help drive your farm's growth.

At Wheat College, our agronomic team will present lessons you can take directly to the field.

In episode 6 of Corn College TV, Farm Journal Agronomist explains how the nitrogen cycle fits into the Systems Approach.

Be sure to tune in for episode 11 of Corn College TV to learn from the field experience of the Farm Journal agronomic team.

This episode digs deep with crown root development, head to the field with Ken Ferrie, learn how to short cut complex decisions with agronomic record keeping, and Missy Bauer gives you the formula for estimating yield.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's announcement today that $2 million will be made available to dairy, beef, poultry and swine producers to help cut energy-related production costs

Survey of wheat growers shows desire to inject traits

Northern plantings of winter wheat help save ducks in the flyway

Don't let soil sampling mistakes cost you money