Business Planning

Producers could see additional disaster assistance considered before year-end, but the final amount and legislative path remain unsettled.
Falling farm commodity prices do not guarantee lower grocery bills when processing, labor, transportation, and retail costs remain high.
Hog producers face a demand-driven market where improving consumption may matter more than reducing current pork supplies.
RFD-TV Farm Legal expert Roger McEowen said USDA should make the process transparent, ensure the formula reflects actual economic circumstances, and distribute assistance within the authority Congress has provided.
The Mosaic Company field solutions agronomist Tryston Beyrer recommends comprehensive soil testing, balanced nutrient management, and strategic fertilizer spending to protect soil productivity while making the most of every input dollar.
Drought Shifts Across Regions As Fall Fieldwork Continues
For 2027, Syngenta agronomist Bruce Battles advises growers to consider local pest history, combine management tools, and choose effective traits—not just by cost.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains the provision, emerging complications, and why landowners should consult a tax professional before relying on it in a farmland sale.
Green Evolution Technologies Chief Agronomist Dr. Chad Godsey recommends independent testing and on-farm trials to verify products deliver measurable returns in local conditions.
Jacob Steph with Specialty Risk Insurance recommends reviewing equipment coverage options, updating property values to reflect today’s rebuilding costs, and reassessing livestock coverage as cattle values change.