Operational Management

Fellow farmers and volunteers across the country help each other by offering a listening ear and resources for support through free, confidential hotlines.

When purchasing farmland, it’s important to consider not just the cost of the property itself but also the interest rate. It’s not easy to time the market, but you should aim to purchase or refinance when mortgage rates are low.

Farming continues to rank among the most dangerous occupations, with risks ranging from heavy machinery and vehicles to confined spaces, livestock, and mental health strain. The start of a new year is the perfect time to refocus on prevention and planning.

An equipment purchase agreement is a vital tool for risk management and financial protection, particularly in a third party purchase where relationships may be less established.

Understand the $12B farmer bailout program, who qualifies, how per-acre rates are set, and key FSA deadlines for 2025 payments.

Get your financial records in order and prepare to file your returns before this year's tax deadline.

Proper grain bin safety is absolutely critical. A person can be trapped in flowing grain in as little as four to five seconds and completely submerged in just 22 seconds.

In this blog post, you’ll learn the range of respiratory hazards farmers face, gain an understanding of the various respirator types, and learn how to use them properly to help promote worker safety.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the return on investment of grain bins (with examples), several ways on-farm grain bins can protect profits, how to leverage grain marketing services, and how to finance building and repairing grain bins.

A crucial, yet often overlooked, factor that significantly impacts land value is its proximity to grain elevators and processing plants.  It's not just about convenience; it's about efficiency, cost savings, and a farm's bottom line.