John Phipps: The Heartbreak of Winterbod

To establish a culture of thanks on your farm, try a few of these ideas during the Thanksgiving season — and any day of the year.

Many of today’s hybrids and varieties possess tens-of-bushels of untapped yield potential. That is until the seed hits the ground. Why is there such a big disconnect between yield potential and harvest results? Three farmers identify the most significant drain in their rows.

The poet Ovid said, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” This quote perfectly encompasses a key in business success: small habits done repeatedly truly do add up.