Clear terms and communication protect both sides in custom forage harvesting.

Tractors drive daily farm work, yet they’re linked to 218 U.S. deaths each year, nearly half from overturns.

Automatic lien laws in a handful of states offer protection for custom operators, but knowing how to enforce them – and what not to do – is just as important.

Before the pencil hits the page – or the wrench tightens the bolt – wisdom, experience and clear-eyed judgment do the real work.

The third generation rule is the commonly cited notion suggesting most family businesses don’t survive beyond the third generation. Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer, writing for Harvard Business Review in an article posted July 19, 2021, performed extensive research and shared convincing arguments that this “rule” is a myth without statistical or historical proof.

Cattle producers in many areas of the country face a critical decision: whether to produce their own hay or to buy hay from external sources. Both approaches have distinct advantages, challenges and economic implications.

Succession planning protects the family operation before crisis forces decisions no one is ready to make.

A practical look at how grit, relationships and curiosity help farm families stay resilient through constant change.

A Wyoming family uses clarity, communication and business discipline to build a ranch the next generation wants to come back to.

New federal estate and gift tax limits for 2026 are set, making this a good time to revisit your long‑term transition plan.