Operational Management
Selecting and Purchasing Ag Chemicals That Work for You
There are some best practices to follow if you want to make a practical ag chemical plan that works. We’ve outlined some tips and tricks for how to put together your plan and then efficiently select and buy the best chemicals for that plan—without breaking the bank. How To Make An Ag Chem Plan You C
FBN® Poll Indicates 38% of Farmers Are Planning to Buy Farmland in Next Year
A recent FBN® poll indicates that 38% of farmers are looking to buy farmland in the next year, with only 2% looking to sell. The poll, conducted via text message to FBN members on February 9, asked respondents, “In the next year, are you trying to buy farmland?” Available responses included: A:
5 Ways Farmers Can Get Ready for Tax Season
As the holidays wind down and the new year approaches, it’s a time for hopeful plans. But in the midst of all the cheer you face a looming responsibility—tax season. It’s a time of year most of us don’t look forward to—gathering receipts, remembering what expenses we had (but may have forgotten to
Canada’s Capacity Ready to Handle Record 2022 Harvest
Canada is poised for a massive harvest this year, especially compared with the drought-reduced crop of 2021. Throughout the growing season, FBN® Research has been assessing whether Canada’s rail system and broader infrastructure will be prepared to handle a record crop. Based on previous capacity v
Will Emerging Carbon Markets Add Value for Farmers?
When it comes to finding ways to reduce carbon, farming is often mentioned as a sector that has promise in reversing climate change. This is because farming practices – like cover crops and reduced tillage – can limit the release of carbon into the atmosphere by “sequestering” it in the soils. Un
Answering Your Questions About the FBN® App for POET Growers
We’re excited to be welcoming new members coming to FBN® from POET. We’ve been working with farmers and their data since 2014, and we know you care about how your data is used and shared -- and we take your privacy seriously. We appreciate that you are considering trusting us with your data and pro
Community Builder of the Month: Alec Ibach
Farming has always been in Alec Ibach’s blood. As a fifth generation farmer and rancher from Sumner, Nebraska, it seemed like he was destined to end up running a farm. After high school, he went to the University of Nebraska and majored in Animal Science. And after college, he went to work as an ag
Guest Post: How to Finance Your Transition to Organic Farming
At the end of the day, all farms run on numbers. Input costs, grain prices, land values—finances are an unavoidable part of any operation. Many growers look at organic farming as a possible income boost, thanks to the high premiums often seen in organic grain. But the financial aspect can also be on
Guest Post: 3 Questions to Ask Before Transitioning to Organic Farming
Given today’s market conditions, now might be the right time for you to consider transitioning acres to organic row crop production . Organic farming may not have seemed as feasible—or practical—when commodity markets were stronger. But as demand for organic food continues to trend higher, prices f
Guest Post: Ag's Role in the Climate Revolution—A Farmer2Farmer Recap
Earlier this month at Farmer2Farmer V , POET Founder and CEO Jeff Broin presented alongside Farmers Business Network℠ CEO Amol Deshpande during a well-attended breakout session on agriculture and the climate revolution. Time constraints prevented them from addressing each and every audience quest