These philosophical shifts need to be incorporated into the management game plan as agriculture moves beyond the quarter-century mark.

Dr. Kohl discusses essential business and financial pillars to chart a strategic course for your farm operation in today’s volatile agriculture economy. 

In the current environment, grain is struggling while livestock, especially beef and diversified farms, are financially strong. Securing success in this split economy requires essential financial disciplines. 

Dr. Kohl emphasizes that a high-level management mindset should be top priority this year regardless of operation size, enterprise, or business cycle stage. Place your energy on controllable variables and manage around the uncontrollable like geopolitics, weather, or unexpected ‘black swan’ events.

FCI’s first ever women's conference exemplifies their investment in the future through education. The event gathered a diverse group of women varying in age and agricultural involvement. Attendees were curious about the pulse of the agriculture economy, land values, movement from fossil fuels to green energy, and business financial advice.

Reflecting on a two-day learning program this summer for young and beginning farmers, Dr. Kohl shares what the next generation is focused on. From running scenarios to understanding their cost of production and prioritizing development to expanding their network, read about the priorities set at the end of the event.