Editor’s note: Dr. William Secor is an economist for CoBank and a former clinical professor with Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business. He played an integral role in the 2017 Large Commercial Producer Project during his tenure at...
Over the last 10-15 years, most agribusinesses have developed a strategy for working with larger growers. That’s good. As the need for efficiency continues to drive consolidation in both livestock and crop operations, understanding and serving these customers is...
Academy to focus on management in seed industry Leadership techniques for the long-term success of seed companies will be at the forefront when the Purdue Center for Food and Agricultural Business hosts the 2016 American Seed Trade Association Management Academy March...
It’s not just about cost per acre–even in tight times. The current climate of low crop commodity prices is squeezing margins. Some margins might even be negative if crop producers continue with current costs. As a result, crop producers might focus more...
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