Farm Management
Immediate answers from Bayer’s GenAI system
Bayer has developed a GenAI system that will give farmers a wealth of information at their fingertips, answering farm management questions immediately. The company has been using proprietary agronomic data to train a large language... more »
Farm Market and Agritourism: Effective pricing methods
Setting the right prices for your produce at farmers markets is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you want to attract customers with competitive prices, and on the other, you need to ensure profitability... more »
2023 Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Awards
The Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News recognized the hard work of the Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under Forty Award Class of 2023 during a reception Dec. 5 at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable... more »
GLEXPO Bus Tour: Where farm marketers exchange ideas
The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited six Grand Rapids, Michigan, area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and products. On Dec. 4, the 132 participants packed three buses and visited Andy... more »
SEC scraps climate change provision
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups that would have mandated tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. This... more »
Avoid tax mistakes when classifying farm employees
See related article: Extension helps bust tax myths In this two-part series, tax professionals partnering with USDA debunk common misconceptions about taxes and USDA programs. This week focuses on farm employees and mistakes for employers to... more »
Love Thy Farmer event gives to industry, MSU
Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor, Michigan, is thanking farmers in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension. Cherry Republic is hosting a free “Love Thy Farmer” open house for farmers from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on March 1. RSVPs... more »
Extension helps bust tax myths
Tax season is here and it’s time for producers to file taxes for their operations. To help navigate the challenges of tax filing, USDA has partnered with experts to provide tips and resources for taxes... more »
