https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us krek0033@umn.edu Hot days and a blazing sun can be just as dangerous for the humans on the farm as it is for the livestock. There are many considerations for people to make while working out in the heat and sun, and they can make a big difference. Hot days and a blazing sun can be just as dangerous for the humans on the farm as it is for the livestock. There are many considerations for people to make while working out in the heat and sun, and they can make a big difference.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63564 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63564-heat-and-sun-safety-on-the-farm 63564-krekelberg-getty.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Regardless of whether the injured individual is an employee, family member, visitor, contractor or a member of the general public, if they sustain a critical injury at your workplace, it is essential to report the injury to the Ministry of Labour. Regardless of whether the injured individual is an employee, family member, visitor, contractor or a member of the general public, if they sustain a critical injury at your workplace, it is essential to report the injury to the Ministry of Labour.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63334 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63334-how-to-handle-critical-and-non-critical-injuries-on-the-farm annalisa@buddfalen.com The difference between a fair easement and a long-term problem often comes down to easement terms that get overlooked. Estate planning, financial planning and other long-term strategies often get the most attention in discussions about keeping a ranch intact for the next generation – and for good reasons; those tools are critical to ensuring an operation can transition smoothly. The difference between a fair easement and a long-term problem often comes down to easement terms that get overlooked. Estate planning, financial planning and other long-term strategies often get the most attention in discussions about keeping a ranch intact for the next generation – and for good reasons; those tools are critical to ensuring an operation can transition smoothly.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63329 Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63329-easements-on-the-ranch-the-fine-print-that-can-follow-you-for-generations 63329-miller-dixon.jpg madelyne.vanderkooy@wsu.edu Farm stress: You can’t weigh it, you can’t test it, and you certainly can’t fix it with a wrench or baling twine. Yet, research continues to show that it directly impacts how farms function. Farm stress: You can’t weigh it, you can’t test it, and you certainly can’t fix it with a wrench or baling twine. Yet, research continues to show that it directly impacts how farms function.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63367 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63367-why-mental-health-matters-even-when-we-cant-measure-it 63367-vanderkooy-img_2041.jpg rmilligan@trsmith.com Have you come to the end of a long day and still felt guilty about not working harder and longer? Have you felt guilty about not spending more time with your family and friends but kept working? Have you worked long hours but wondered whether you were making any progress? Have you come to the end of a long day and still felt guilty about not working harder and longer? Have you felt guilty about not spending more time with your family and friends but kept working? Have you worked long hours but wondered whether you were making any progress?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63251 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63251-healthy-individuals-successful-farm-businesses 63251-milligan.coreylewis.jpg dcallister@uidaho.edu How do you walk away to end an unpleasant or dangerous conversation when it is occurring in your head? One way to interrupt internal conversations is to take a break from your daily routine. Vacations can do wonders for morale, but respite can also be gleaned from shorter, more frequent intermissions to your daily life. How do you walk away to end an unpleasant or dangerous conversation when it is occurring in your head? One way to interrupt internal conversations is to take a break from your daily routine. Vacations can do wonders for morale, but respite can also be gleaned from shorter, more frequent intermissions to your daily life.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63288 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63288-give-yourself-a-break-before-stress-breaks-you 63288-callister-brain.jpg tim.schaefer@encore-consultants.net Succession planning is really people planning, and people bring motivations, fears, assumptions, habits and histories to the table. Recognizing those barriers early – and understanding the concerns behind them – can turn a stuck process into real momentum. Succession planning is really people planning, and people bring motivations, fears, assumptions, habits and histories to the table. Recognizing those barriers early – and understanding the concerns behind them – can turn a stuck process into real momentum.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62841 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62841-5-barriers-to-farm-succession-plans mpayn@causematters.com Want to reduce your stress hormone levels, improve your cardiac function, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, slow down neurodegeneration and become more resilient? There’s a simple solution, backed by research, and it’s a practice you can do in the barn, office, truck or at home: practice gratitude. Want to reduce your stress hormone levels, improve your cardiac function, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, slow down neurodegeneration and become more resilient? There’s a simple solution, backed by research, and it’s a practice you can do in the barn, office, truck or at home: practice gratitude.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62632 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62632-cultivating-gratitude 62632-payn-gettyimages.jpg don@dontyler.com Fair compensation in family businesses requires clear roles, annual reviews, market research and balancing benefits. Fair compensation in family businesses requires clear roles, annual reviews, market research and balancing benefits.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62573 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62573-fair-compensation-when-family-members-have-different-roles 62573-tyler-different-roles.jpg bryan.sanderson@alltech.com Estate and succession planning can feel overwhelming, and it’s no surprise that many producers put it off. Many factors and unknowns come into play and can include: fear of losing your identity, not wanting to give up control, ego, fear of things changing and not wanting to hurt people’s feelings. Estate and succession planning can feel overwhelming, and it’s no surprise that many producers put it off. Many factors and unknowns come into play and can include: fear of losing your identity, not wanting to give up control, ego, fear of things changing and not wanting to hurt people’s feelings.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62208 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62208-dont-think-youre-immune-from-estate-planning 62208-sanderson-succession.jpg bryan.sanderson@alltech.com Estate and succession planning can feel overwhelming, and it’s no surprise that many producers put it off. Many factors and unknowns come into play and can include: fear of losing your identity, not wanting to give up control, ego, fear of things changing and not wanting to hurt people’s feelings. Estate and succession planning can feel overwhelming, and it’s no surprise that many producers put it off. Many factors and unknowns come into play and can include: fear of losing your identity, not wanting to give up control, ego, fear of things changing and not wanting to hurt people’s feelings.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62207 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62207-estate-planning-no-one-is-immune 62207-sanderson-succession.jpg kmason21@utk.edu Ask yourself: How do I make the most of the land I already own or lease? Ask yourself: How do I make the most of the land I already own or lease?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62157 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62157-southeast-making-do-with-what-you-have mark.sherin@osaicfa.com We spoke to more than 100 dairy operators, farmers and ranchers, and the top three concerns were protecting assets for future generations, minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring a successful succession or exit strategy. Let’s explore how family farmers can address each one. We spoke to more than 100 dairy operators, farmers and ranchers, and the top three concerns were protecting assets for future generations, minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring a successful succession or exit strategy. Let’s explore how family farmers can address each one.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62095 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62095-top-3-financial-planning-concerns-for-agribusiness-owners-and-operators caygeon@stubborn.farm How you respond to stress defines you. It shapes your leadership, relationships and ultimately, your business’ success. The way you handle pressure doesn’t just affect your decisions – it affects everyone around you. Your employees, partners and family feel the ripple effects of your reactions, for better or worse. How you respond to stress defines you. It shapes your leadership, relationships and ultimately, your business’ success. The way you handle pressure doesn’t just affect your decisions – it affects everyone around you. Your employees, partners and family feel the ripple effects of your reactions, for better or worse.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61603 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61603-manage-stress-more-effectively-to-become-a-better-leader 61603-junkins-leadership.jpg elaine@elainefroese.com How we each connect with others, especially our parents, depends on many variables, including our cultural backgrounds, external stressors impacting our mental health and our unique personal styles. It's important to recognize that each person may need something different to feel safe and secure in his or her attachment. My hope for farm families is that they can recognize that communication can only improve when we start with connection. How we each connect with others, especially our parents, depends on many variables, including our cultural backgrounds, external stressors impacting our mental health and our unique personal styles. It's important to recognize that each person may need something different to feel safe and secure in his or her attachment. My hope for farm families is that they can recognize that communication can only improve when we start with connection.  

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61448 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61448-farm-communication-improves-when-we-start-with-connection 61448-frose-illustration.jpg elaine@elainefroese.com Any time is a good time to work on the state of your union – marriage, spousal relationships or couple care. John Gottman, Ph.D, a highly respected American psychologist, authored The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. I’ve added a farm perspective to his tips. Any time is a good time to work on the state of your union – marriage, spousal relationships or couple care. John Gottman, Ph.D, a highly respected American psychologist, authored The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. I’ve added a farm perspective to his tips.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61328 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61328-making-marriage-work-on-your-farm When it comes to food safety and sustainability, portable sanitation is crucial for compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Proper restrooms, hand-washing stations and routine sanitation maintenance not only reduce the risk of contamination but also safeguard farmworkers and consumers. When it comes to food safety and sustainability, portable sanitation is crucial for compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Proper restrooms, hand-washing stations and routine sanitation maintenance not only reduce the risk of contamination but also safeguard farmworkers and consumers.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61371 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61371-how-to-protect-your-harvest-yields-from-being-affected-by-gap-compliance 61371-preheim-1.jpg bwilder@uidaho.edu The University of Idaho Extension's 2025 Custom Rates Survey helps farmers compare costs of doing farm work themselves versus hiring custom operators. The University of Idaho Extension's 2025 Custom Rates Survey helps farmers compare costs of doing farm work themselves versus hiring custom operators.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61348 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61348-hiring-vs-doing-it-yourself-2025-idaho-custom-rates-survey-results 61348-wilder-dixon.jpg It is important to have a comprehensive estate plan for farm and ranch families to ensure smooth property transfer to the next generation. Here are 10 tools that can be used to help with the transfer. It is important to have a comprehensive estate plan for farm and ranch families to ensure smooth property transfer to the next generation. Here are 10 tools that can be used to help with the transfer.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61258 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61258-10-estate-planning-tools-to-pass-your-farm-or-ranch-to-the-next-generation 61258-teague-estate-planning.jpg don@dontyler.com There is usually a period of uncertainty during the months prior to national elections that can cause many individuals, organizations and companies to delay making major decisions until after the votes are counted and more is known about the next administration. There is usually a period of uncertainty during the months prior to national elections that can cause many individuals, organizations and companies to delay making major decisions until after the votes are counted and more is known about the next administration.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61151 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61151-leading-during-times-of-uncertainty 61151-tyler.jpg kelly.wilfert@wisc.edu Once farmers and their advisers have diagnosed the problems arising from the default settings, an attorney can help select the tools to help fix them. Once farmers and their advisers have diagnosed the problems arising from the default settings, an attorney can help select the tools to help fix them.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61209 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61209-choosing-farm-succession-tools-requires-diagnosing-problems cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Jacking and blocking farm equipment are critical steps in ensuring that the worker remains safe and that equipment isn't damaged. Jacking and blocking farm equipment are critical steps in ensuring that the worker remains safe and that equipment isn't damaged.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61131 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61131-the-importance-of-properly-jacking-and-blocking-farm-equipment 61131-decooman-safety.jpg elaine@elainefroese.com The Appreciative Inquiry process has challenged our approach to problem-solving. How could focusing on the positive elements of our family business resolve conflicts? It sounds contradictory, doesn't it? The Appreciative Inquiry process has challenged our approach to problem-solving. How could focusing on the positive elements of our family business resolve conflicts? It sounds contradictory, doesn't it?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/61146 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/61146-appreciative-inquiry-focus-on-your-family-strengths-to-move-forward cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Slips, trips and falls are common accidents on farms, even more so during the winter months. The combination of cold temperatures, ice, snow and muddy conditions can make the risk of these accidents even higher. Slips, trips and falls are common accidents on farms, even more so during the winter months. The combination of cold temperatures, ice, snow and muddy conditions can make the risk of these accidents even higher. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60986 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60986-preventing-slips-trips-and-falls-on-the-farm-in-the-winter doug.robison@agwestfc.com Long-term interest rates, as measured by the 10-year U.S. Treasury, have a strong correlation with the federal funds rate. As a result, long-term interest rates are likely to remain higher until economic risks to the outlook clear and/or the Fed resumes interest rate cuts in the second half of the year. Long-term interest rates, as measured by the 10-year U.S. Treasury, have a strong correlation with the federal funds rate. As a result, long-term interest rates are likely to remain higher until economic risks to the outlook clear and/or the Fed resumes interest rate cuts in the second half of the year.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60952 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60952-interest-rate-outlook-for-2025-higher-for-longer mark.sherin@osaicfa.com We are going to discuss step three of our six-step exit planning process, which is to identify the type of exiting owner you most resemble. Why does this matter? Because all succession and exit plans do not follow the same path, and appropriately so. We are going to discuss step three of our six-step exit planning process, which is to identify the type of exiting owner you most resemble. Why does this matter? Because all succession and exit plans do not follow the same path, and appropriately so.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60918 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60918-you-are-one-of-a-kind-or-at-least-one-of-four-kinds elaine@elainefroese.com If you are gearing up for spring planting or tending to livestock, you know there are many daily tasks to complete, and your mind may be saying “The work on this farm is never done.” Many young farmers are keen to work hard to prove they are ready to become farm managers, but what tools are helpful for founders and successors to delegate the tasks ahead? If you are gearing up for spring planting or tending to livestock, you know there are many daily tasks to complete, and your mind may be saying “The work on this farm is never done.” Many young farmers are keen to work hard to prove they are ready to become farm managers, but what tools are helpful for founders and successors to delegate the tasks ahead?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60847 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:52:20 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60847-who-is-responsible-for-what-on-your-farm rena@tomorrowiscoming.com Never underestimate the power of establishing clear expectations and accountability. It may take a little extra time in the beginning, but it will save you a lot of time and heartache in the long run. Never underestimate the power of establishing clear expectations and accountability. It may take a little extra time in the beginning, but it will save you a lot of time and heartache in the long run.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60895 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60895-are-you-setting-clear-expectations-your-succession-plan-depends-on-it 60429-striegel-succession.jpg cheryl@peoplemanagementgroup.com Keeping your farm equipment in good condition is a vital part of maintaining a safe operation. Performing regular inspections and routine maintenance ensures your equipment is in safe working condition and can prevent incidents. Employees should not operate any equipment that is not in safe condition. Keeping your farm equipment in good condition is a vital part of maintaining a safe operation. Performing regular inspections and routine maintenance ensures your equipment is in safe working condition and can prevent incidents. Employees should not operate any equipment that is not in safe condition. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60846 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60846-maintenance-tips-to-keep-equipment-running-properly jordan@jhayeslawoffice.com What do these three things have in common? Most farmers and ranchers would tell you that they miss the “good old days.” You know, the days when a man’s word was much more trustworthy than any piece of paper. What do these three things have in common? Most farmers and ranchers would tell you that they miss the “good old days.” You know, the days when a man’s word was much more trustworthy than any piece of paper.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60800 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60800-grazing-leases-fencelines-and-handshakes 60800-hayes.coreylewis.jpg