business | Morning Ag Clips

August 17, 2018

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...

Productivity, profitability focus of upcoming school

Increasing productivity, profitability focus of upcoming regenerative farming, ranching school

August 16, 2018

FINANCE ...

Farm Credit East releases mid-year outlook

Northeast agriculture faces opportunity & challenges in current economic climate

August 16, 2018

FUNDING ...

Farm Bureau launches Ag Innovation Challenge

Agricultural entrepreneurs are competing for $145,000 in startup funds

August 16, 2018

NEW LEADERSHIP ...

Ben & Jerry's introduces new CEO

Matthew McCarthy to lead iconic Peace, Love & Ice Cream business into next chapter

August 15, 2018

The SBDTC has partnered with Etsy — an online e-commerce platform for crafters, artists and collectors — to offer a 5-part educational series that provides creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to start an Etsy business and earn supplemental income through their craft. (alison headley via Flickr)

BUSINESS HELP ...

Etsy craft entrepreneurship program

Center works with clients to determine the feasibility of a business idea

August 9, 2018

DAIRY RISK ...

New dairy insurance plan available nationwide

New dairy insurance plan protects against unexpected declines in quarterly milk sales

August 9, 2018

DAIRY FARMERS ...

Organic dairies compete in changing industry

Small-scale organic farmers are determined to fight back against industry transformation

August 9, 2018

NEW RESOURCE ...

SARE releases Farmers’ Guide to Business Structures

Strong, resilient, and sustainable farm businesses are built on a solid legal foundation

August 8, 2018

ECONOMY ...

Record decline seen in the ag barometer

The negative outlook on commodity prices spilled over into farmland values as well

August 6, 2018

CATTLE BUSINESS ...

Thinking about going into the cattle business?

New UC cost study for beef cattle operation helps ranchers plan for their business