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Insights for Farm CEOs

Volatile markets, unpredictable weather and social isolation are a few of the reasons top farm operators have high levels of stress. To run a successful business, it’s critical to know how to manage stress and its causes.

Stress can manifest itself even more in CEOs because top leaders often see themselves as self-reliant and “tough enough” to keep their problems to themselves, says Peter Martin of KCOE ISOM. Here are a few strategies for coping with stress.

 
 
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Price discovery has changed materially. This has given rise to questioning even the CME and the futures industry.

If this were price forecasting by Goldman Sachs or an equivalent, there would be congressional hearings. Yet a government agency avoids scrutiny. 

 
 
 
 
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Take the Lead in Tough Conversations

What should you do if your business has unfinished business when it comes to people?

 
 
 

Loans Now Available for Farmers Transitioning into Organic Crops

This new loan gives farmers the flexibility to receive the needed capital for upfront costs associated with changing production practices, and schedule repayments when they receive revenue from selling certified organic goods. 

 
 
 
 
 

Nebraska Farmer Keeps Hog Herd Afloat Despite Flooding

Getting to fall has been anything but easy. The farm ground around John Tyson’s hog barn in Blair is just miles away from the Missouri River. It's flooded three times during 2019.

 
 
 
 
 

"There's a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker." -Charles M. Schulz

 
 
 
 
 
 
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