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Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
While the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Labor’s administrative system for enforcing fines is unconstitutional, that doesn’t stop the department from pursuing H-2A penalties.
Agriculture is complex, and the AgLaunch farmer network helps early-stage startups get traction
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
As the Adverse Effect Wage Rate continues to climb year after year for the H-2A guestworker program with little clarity on how the USDA calculates the rates, organizations are saying, “enough is enough.”
Transitions of any kind are hard — but farmland might be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies.
Strong succession is driven by leaders who are willing to plan boldly, act decisively and invest in their next generation. Your family and your operation are counting on you.
While there has been plenty of talk in Washington about sovling lingering labor challenges, industry leaders are calling for real progress to alleviate the burden on growers.
“We must ensure that we make a way for young and beginning farmers to fill our boots,” said Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Earlier this spring, Bayer leadership confirmed it’s engaging in the multifront approach to limit its legal liabilities as the only domestic manufacturer of glyphosate.
Agriculture has been watching a ballooning backlog: 504 new chemicals in review plus 12,000 pesticide reviews that are overdue compared to their expected timelines
The regulations are a response by EPA to enforce the Endangered Species Act at the agency level rather than through litigation and the court system.
The majority of respondents in the March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is currently in a trade war, but who wins? Ag economists say it’s not the U.S., Canada or Mexico but rather Brazil that could come out on top.
The Lay’s Super Bowl commercial was inspired by a real potato farmer and his family. Jeremie Pavelski says he was touched by the commercial and proud of how it showcased the work of farmers across the U.S.
Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.
These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.
Research repeatedly proves employee-referred candidates are three times more likely to be a good match for the job.
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.
You would much rather spend your time doing versus sitting and thinking. But, if you aren’t consistently thinking about the future of your farm, who is?
The difference between strategy and serendipity is small when you are prepared.
Well-organized and protected farm data can pay dividends.
Become a master time manager in 2022
As the leader of a business, you have two choices. As trends and economics change, you can adapt and capitalize on the opportunities, or you can stay the course and watch your business decline.
Think about how your farm has grown in size and scope over the past decade. Has your financial reporting followed suit?
For the first time since September 2020, the rural economy is showing signs of weakness.
Matt and Lisa Moreland hoped at least one of their sons would return home to farm after college. What they didn’t anticipate? All three sons wanted to come back. Here are four things the family learned in the process.
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.
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.