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Oct

Big Data and Business Networks

October 09, 2018

By: Chris Laughton

A number of companies are emerging in the area of big data, offering various services such as data, the ability to buy inputs online, expanded crop marketing options and other information. But this comes at a time of great discussion and controversy regarding data; how it will be collected, privacy concerns, who owns the data and how it will be used?

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: ag outlook, business management, collaboration, communication, input costs, market access, profitability
31
Jul

The Three-legged Stool of Solar Leasing

July 31, 2018

By: Mike Fleming

A solar array can help to supplement or replace the on-farm use of electricity. Consider these three components in your plan, and you may be in the market to invest in solar.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: capacity, collaboration, consulting, cost control, cost of production, energy policy, financing, grants, lease, profitability, solar energy, solar power
10
Jul

Knowing Your Cost of Production Can Help with Sound Management Decisions

July 10, 2018

By: Chris Laughton

In any business, including natural resource-based enterprises like farming, fishing and forestry, knowing your costs has always been important. But in today’s world of tight margins, it is imperative. Knowing, and managing, your cost of production is essential to running a profitable operation.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag expenses, business management, cash accounting, cash flow statement, cash flow, cash management, efficiency, employee management, farm business, farm expenses, financing, fixed costs, labor, milk, profitability, variable costs
26
Jun

Controlled Environment Agriculture

June 26, 2018

According to mainstream views, the Northeast’s short growing season limits the ability of the region to meet consumer demand for year-round, locally grown produce. However, the rapid emergence of Controlled Environment Agriculture enterprises is challenging this view. Dr. Jie Li and Dr. Miguel Gomez of Cornell University's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management discuss the growth and economic viability of this emerging system.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, ag revenue, business management, business planning, capacity, cost of production, efficiency, fruit & vegetables, gross margin, precision agriculture, production, productivity, profitability, risk management, technology