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The poet Ovid said, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” This quote perfectly encompasses a key in business success: small habits done repeatedly truly do add up.

Brendan and Elaine Martin's clinic, Valley Herd Health, just celebrated its seventh birthday. The business has grown steadily due to a key focus on customer service. They also have two additional agri-businesses. 

Unfortunately, the heat, humidity and dry conditions of early summer look to extend into the next few months. 

See how rising costs impact you and your family.

Step up, communicate and solve problems for your business, your clients and your staff.

Congratulations to Martin Angus, the 2022 recipient of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. Take a virtual trip to their diversified operation nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.

Last year was hot. It was so hot, 2021 now holds the record for the hottest ocean temperatures ever.

The Ducheneaux family reconnects consumers with their food source 

As the frantic pace of harvest winds down, we can reflect on another season of abundant effort.

Every business leader needs at least two mentors, according to Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and author of five best-selling books.

Know an outstanding bovine veterinarian who’s also an amazing farmer? Nominate her for the 2022 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award.

It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! First up is Whiskey Acres, a seed-to-spirit operation.

In 2021, you have the choice to join #FJFieldDays in person or online. Join us at a location near you or login online to find educational content, industry insights and more.

Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.

In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 23–27. Here’s an overview of the fun ahead.

A ‘stay meeting’ gives managers and employees the opportunity to continue looking at ways to improve rather than focusing on what was done wrong or poorly in the past year.

Learn how to avoid these frustrating and deal-breaking mistakes.

Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but farmers are still the focus.

Avoid the commingling muddle when it comes to your profits and expenses.

Farm Journal invites you to join producers from across America at this free event at #FJFieldDays, a virtual extravaganza.

Here are just a few of the ways COVID-19 is recasting the supply chain.