How to Talk to Team Members About Poor Performance

Every team has one. That employee who is not contributing his or her fair share. As the boss, you must coach this employee to be an all-star — or show them the door.

Planting Date Affects Replant Decisions

“Always work with actual numbers,” says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie. “The emotions you feel as you look at a poor stand could lead to a bad decision.”

Online Training: Growing Hemp From A to Z

In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Click here to learn more or to register.

FDA Hand Sanitizer Rules Provide Clarity but Not Help

Yesterday, the Farm Journal Live team discussed what is now the fourth update to FDA rules for making hand sanitizer and why they still keep many ethanol producers from making it.

Your Value Isn’t Measured by Net Worth

Farmers are generally optimists, but the stress of recent years can be overwhelming. It’s OK to ask for help.

Don’t TakeYour Eyes Off of African Swine Fever

Hear from the nation’s top swine experts to explore the current state of African Swine Fever. Click here to register for the free webinar.

Pre-Memorial Day Meat Dollar Sales Up 20.7%

Retail meat department dollar sales increased 20.7% the week of May 24 versus a year ago and volume grew 5.1%. Those pre-Memorial Day numbers suggest consumer demand continues strong despite an economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

Join our $100 Ideas Club

Think you have an idea worth $100 – or even $200? Submit it here! Upon publication in Farm Journal, the Double Your Money winner receives $200. Other farmers featured receive $100 each.

Farm Journal Field Days

Farm Journal Field Days, an interactive event set for Aug. 25-27, 2020, will encompass equipment, crops, livestock and technology with a focus on bringing buyers and sellers together in different and unique ways.

American Farmers #FarmON

There are a number of rewards that COVD-19 can’t take away, including this beautiful sky. One of the many reasons farmers continue their work. Click here to see the photos submitted by your fellow farmers. Then share how you #FarmON by texting FarmON to 31313 to submit your photo or video.

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