In his lifetime, Jerry Gulke doesn’t recall when the general economy and agriculture were both in recession. One always seems to help offset the other. Yet today, agriculture is in the pits in just one short year, with a non-farm economy seemingly overheated and unresponsive to actions to correct.

The grain trading process after it leaves the farm is complex with many moving parts and players. While cancellations can occur, they are more likely to happen when there are large imbalances in world prices, explains Jon Scheve.

How do you manage equipment debt, transition and an economic downturn? Time does not slow down, and change happens whether we are ready or not. Shay Foulk shares five key areas to focus on in this scenario.