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Policy, trade, taxes highlight Farm Futures Business Summit A special edition of the Around Farm Progress podcast offers a sneak peek, or listen, to key speakers on tap for the in-person event Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Policy, trade, and taxes can impact your farm, but having the right insight can help you make targeted decisions for the future. And these are hot topics at the upcoming Farm Futures Business Summit in Iowa City, Iowa June 16 and 17. In this special edi...

Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Creating an autonomy-based business for agriculture is no easy task, but Raven Autonomy is investing in the market. Recently, the company announced its new brand for autonomy – OMNi. Farm Progress wanted more information, so we caught up with Dominic Walkes, director of strategic initiatives for Raven Autonomy. He shares insights on the new branding strategy, and talks about the fieldwork done in 2020 in advance of full launches for two major products – the DO...

Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 At the upcoming Farm Futures Business Summit attendees will learn why open book management can lead to greater farm team engagement and improve the lives of those involved. The summit takes place June 16-17 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, near Iowa City. The open-book concept is based a simple yet radical idea: if employees can learn how a business operates and how it makes money, then they begin to think and act like busine...

Agtech investment keeps on rolling The Around Farm Progress podcast gains insight on the money that keeps pouring into the industry – and it hasnt slowed at all. Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 The pandemic has caused a fair share of financial woes across the country, but theres at least one bright spot: ag and food technology. While many thought the lockdowns and limits to travel would hinder the ability for investors in this market sector from opening their checkbooks, ...

Farm Futures Summit returns with in-person meetings Join us live for management tips, market outlook and trade insights at the all-new Farm Futures Business Summit. Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Is it time to meet old friends, learn a few new things, and sharpen up your farm management skillset? You bet it is, and we’re here to help. After long months of isolation the 2021 Farm Futures Business Summit is set to go live June 16-17 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Con...

Suggested Event Aug 31, 2021 to Sep 02, 2021 How do you start a successful farm meeting? For the Farm Futures Business Summit, how the event got its start is interesting and Mike Wilson, editor of Farm Futures, offers that history. He also shares how the Ag Finance Boot Camp got its start. Creating a useful, information-packed event that brings farmers back year after year isnt easy, but Mike Wilson, his editorial team and the events group at Farm Progress are making it happen and the event r...

Can a 4-H camp facility make a difference? Looks like this facility in Kansas does. The Rock Springs Ranch State 4-H Center near Junction City, Kan., is used for far more than 4-Hers. From FFA officer training to classes for those who are part of the Kansas Ag and Rural Leadership class, the facility is a busy place. The 735-acre facility is celebrating its 75th year serving the state and Jennifer Latzke, editor of Kansas Farmer, caught up with leadership for the organization to look back at th...

The concept of sustainability is freely discussed in a lot of places these days from farm shops to corporate boardrooms. We wanted to dig in on what that means for agriculture and turned to Louisa Parker-Smith the new director of global sustainability at Agco. She took on the job late in 2020, and the company recently issued an in-depth sustainability report. Just what does sustainability mean for a farm equipment manufacturer? Parker-Smith shares insight on Agcos approach including the company...