Minding Ag's Business

A host of first quarter earnings reports reflect a slow start to planting, while two of the nation's largest grain traders say global dynamics have shifted in their favor.

Kansas farmland values under pressure as profitability problems force farmers to make tough choices.

The farm business beat is open for business. It's never really gone away, but now it's getting full-time attention from a familiar face.

Create a little goodwill with noncash awards for good performance.

Family members may have severed connections, but they can attempt strategies to move forward.

Recent land sales in Iowa and a new Kansas City Federal Reserve bank report show farmland values remain strong despite lower grain prices.

Family members may have severed connections, but they can attempt strategies to move forward.

Having a healthy presence on the internet can help farms of all sizes build relationships and showcase their operations.

Positive outcomes are possible through forgiveness, acceptance and admitting fault.

Asking a job candidate the right questions can help you understand how they think, what they enjoy and what their motivations are.

Employee training is really about sharing knowledge and teaching your employees their role so they can perform their best on your farm operation.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension is inviting Nebraska's farmers and ranchers to complete a short survey regarding their farm/ranch succession plans. This will help the university design educational material, websites and meetings specific to the state's...

In its August update forecasting farm income, USDA bumped up net farm income for 2017 to $63.4 billion nationally, a $1.9 billion increase, or 3.1% higher than 2016's net farm income.

A Federal Reserve economist will brief the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors next week on the overall state of the ag economy. Crop prices remain a concern, but demand has helped support large crops, and land values have not fallen in line with the decline in crop prices or...

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is reporting an upsurge in scams of the theft-by-fraud variety, aimed at ranchers and producers. Here are some tips for protection.

Your canvas is more than just a mural of assets, spreadsheets and documents.

In his final column, Danny Klinefelter reflects on the past, and shares some final points he wants readers to take seriously.

If you're looking to add a seasonal member to your team, consider whether they should be classified as a part-time employee or as an independent contractor. Making the wrong choice could result in fines and penalties.

When most farmers look at their financial ratios, they analyze either their trends over time or relative to benchmarks. But it's also helpful to dig into what is driving their bottom line and to do "what if" analysis to see the impact different changes would have.

Lessons can be learned from a brewery empire that fell into financial ruin.