According to the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the national weighted average price for a gallon of milk at writing is $2.31. An eight-ounce block of cheese goes for $2.06, and a pack of butter costs $3.15. The amount of labor that goes into those few...
This all sounds a little trivial because it’s Facebook. But there are major lessons to be learned here about the art of building real relationships....
Most of you will remember today’s guest, Damian Mason, from Episode 04 of the Future of Agriculture Podcast. His charm, humor, and intellect makes him a truly unforgettable person. He is a well-known keynote speaker, coach, and consultant in the agriculture industry....
Growing up in a small town is not conducive to stumbling upon an agricultural economist on every corner. I wanted to be a veterinarian. In digging through some old papers the other day, I chanced upon my acceptance letter to Texas A&M University, thoughtfully written...
I was recently contacted by a new college graduate. We were discussing career options and I described some of the current job openings that I was aware of around the industry. He stopped me suddenly and said, “I think I just want to look at internships.” “Why...
Food waste is a major issue in the United States, as well as the world. Research shows that about 97% of food wasted in the United States ends up in landfills and the less than 3% of waste that doesn’t see a landfill is being...
If we really want to get to the root of agriculture, we must start with the land. From the first domestication of crops and livestock to present day and undoubtedly into the future, producing food requires land. This need is found in cultural references to...
Five Reasons You MUST Attend Agricultural Industry Trade Shows...
On today’s episode of the Future of Agriculture Podcast, my guest is a Purdue graduate who was brave enough to make a career change from being a Turkey breeder in Perdue Farms to sales....
Quick, what’s one thing that all types of production agriculture have in common? Whether it’s beef, row crops, specialty crops like fruits and nuts, or dairy cattle, almost all commercial producers rely on rolling stock equipment to get things done around the farm or ranch....
