Jon Stevens is an agriculture heretic: “Don’t argue with me about the awesome changes I’ve seen on my ground. You can argue with my logic and how I arrived there, but not the results.”
President Biden recently pledged to reduce methane emissions by at least 30% by the end of the decade. The commitment could impact agriculture, but work is already underway in the cattle sector to reduce manure.
To run a lean business, you must cut out business waste. Simply, wastes are steps, actions or processes not needed to successfully run your farm business.
Even with inflationary and labor pressures, USDA's latest check of the dairy balance sheet shows the forecast for lower production this month but higher production for the year.
Experts believe a bailout is likely for the beleaguered Chinese real estate firm, the Biden administration reopens international travel and the pork product market takes a dive.
This award is given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers. Entrants are judged on agricultural advocacy (50%), farm business innovation (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 30.
