In 1979, Willard and Laura Lee Jack pulled up their roots in Ontario, Canada, to immigrate to the U.S. Through teamwork and continuous improvement, the family has thrived, growing their initial 1,000 acres to 11,500 acres in the Mississippi Delta. Today, with son Jeremy as the CEO, Silent Shade Planting Company is focused on lowering cost per unit, increasing quality of product, reducing safety incidents and improving team morale.
The flow of ag commodities around the world is changing demand for mechanization. The latest innovations to do more with less were on display in Hanover, Germany.
For hedgers, such as Jon Scheve, a farmer who produces the commodity with a futures sale, margin calls are not bad. Here's how to use margin calls for risk management and to increase profits.
When prepping machinery for winter storage, don't forget to clean out the cab, place bait or repellent to keep critters away and remove the controllers and displays.
