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The Ag Economy Barometer dipped 12 points and Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Mintert joins us to review the survey of participating producers. This week's Farmer Forum features Glen Newcomer of Ohio and Chase Dewitz of North Dakota. They share their thoughts on tariffs, USDA plantings report, local seed sales and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's September 11th and we talk about this day we can never forget on our Farmer Forum with Glen Newcomer of Ohio and Matt Splitter of Kansas. Before that we talk to farmers Jack Scates of Illinois and Randy Campbell of Ohio who traveled to Japan with the U.S. Meat Export Federation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jim Mintert, professor of agricultural economics and director, Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, joins us to break down the latest Ag Economy Barometer. And Ben Riensche of Iowa and Glen Newcomer of Ohio are in this week's Farmer Forum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passing a family farm or ranch from one generation to the next can become divisive if those who think they should be included in the planning aren't at the table. Additionally, some people may need to be at the table that aren't part of the family. Learn more from Glen Newcomer, President of Newcomer Farms in Ohio.

Pro Farmer editor Brian Grete and policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer reflect on 2021 and the stories and people that stood out in the ag industry. The Farmer Forum features Ben Riensche of Iowa and Glen Newcomer of Ohio and they talk about the things they've learned from 2021 and plans for 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final day for Farm Journal Field Days and Chip Flory is in Bryan, Ohio to cover it. Agronomist Missy Bauer of B&M Crop Consulting talks with us about what she's learned in 2020 and how much things have changed since she started. Gary Cooper shares the story of Cooper Farms where they have a staggering business including turkeys and pork that requires a workforce of 2,300 to handle. And Field Days host Glen Newcomer of Newcomer Farms talks about his family's remarkable business that started in 1866 and how they're transitioning control over to the sixth generation. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We have Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie join us to talk about what he's seeing on his farm in Illinois, plus he offers a few tips on things to watch for and what to do. Then it's the Farmer Forum with today's participants Ben Riensche of Iowa and Glen Newcomer of Ohio. They talk about their farming operations and also exciting news about Farm Journal Field Days, coming this August.

How to form your advisory team. What’s working for Ag – listener or farmer feedback o Farm4profitllc@gmail.com o @Farm4Profitllc on Twitter  Taking prevent plant with Brian Sampson Forming an Advisory Team You don’t have to face crucial decisions alone. You can get a team of experts to help you with yourfarming decisions. Where do you start? Is an advisory team right for your farm? Could it become a board of directors? Which farms or operations are a fit for an advisory team?  Many of farms are set up perfectly for an advisory team.  The one who aren't are the farmers who go at it only being their way.  For the rest of you it is a fit! How do I form an advisory team?  You start by listing out the people you think would be a good fit for your advisory team.  They maybe people you already call for advice, or they could be people you've wanted to ask before and haven't.  Then, ask them!  This is the key part, the asking.  What we have learned is when you ask, more often than not, the team member feels honored to join.  This results in more attentive listening and invested advice. Who should be on my advisory team?  This will depend on your farming operation.  We suggest starting with agronomists, accountants, bankers, financial advisors, commodities broker, retired farmer, peer farmer, lawyer, land lord, veterinarian and so on.  Each team will be different based on the needs of your farming operation.  Also, think about reaching out to someone outside of the AG industry.  As farms continue to get more complex with various entities and structures including a CEO or CFO from a corporate setting could provide unique insight. How often should we meet?  This will depend on your farming operation again!  Some of the operations we talked to reach out to specific team members with questions throughout the year and host a full team meeting in the Winter.  Depending how complex your farm business is and how formal of a role you want your advisory team to play this may be different.  We have learned of a farming operation who has their advisory team functioning as a board of directors with voting rights, they meet monthly. Do I compensate my advisory team?  The decision to pay your board or team will be your choice.  You will retain team members longer when purchasing their services or compensating for their time.  However, you can also get quality advice from the right personalities for free too!  Summarize o Start by doing self-reflection on your ability to accept criticism. Flight school pilots are separated from good and great by those who can accept criticism the best and own their faults. They are all trained the same but the best are humble. You need to ask the people to be a part of your team, otherwise they may not even have a clue. Think about your weaknesses or areas of challenge and recruit members to fill those gaps. Each farm will be different so figure out what fits best into your schedule for meeting and which way you plan to compensate your team members.  Glen Newcomer (twitter) learned about creating a when I die folder from his advisory team.  Challenge o If you have people you call now for advice, take the next steps to make sure they are considered your advisory team. Then make it a point to have regular and focused conversations about improving your farm. If you already have an advisory team together we challenge you to think outside of the box for an additional team member (CFO, CEO, HR, etc…)  Conference Update o Farm4Profit Farm Business Award – Nomination details to be on the website, awarded to the farm/farmer most running their operation like a business.  Submit questions and topic suggestions o Farm4profitllc@gmail.com o @Farm4Profitllc on Twitter  Remember if you aren’t farming for profit, you won’t be farming for long.

  Glen and Jason Newcomer are the fifth- and sixth-generation owners and operators of Newcomer Farms.  Glen has extensive experience in farm management, agronomy support, and agricultural risk management. Jason returned to the farm after college to help the family operate and innovate the farm to match current trends.   Glen and Jason join me to share what it’s like to manage a farm that’s survived many troubling times. They discuss the difference between how the farm was managed decades ago and how it is managed today. Jason explains the reason why he returned to farming and Glen describes some of the tasks Jason helped relieve him from. They also share how they select their board of advisors and their perspective on farm operations.     “We always have to find ways to become more efficient and more profitable.” - Glen Newcomer       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:   Glen and Jason Newcomer's agricultural background and the history of their farm. Why Jason is passionate about managing their farm. The difference between how they operated generations ago and today. Why they believe they're in a pinched economy right now. The issues they encountered in the '80s versus the issues today. Why Jason returned to farm operations. Their approach to succession of their farm operations. The new tools they utilize in their day-to-day farm operations. Expectations from the newer generation of farmers.     Connect with Glen and Jason Newcomer:   Newcomer Farms Twitter         This episode is sponsored by: Granular - Manage Your Farm with Confidence   Granular is an agriculture software company dedicated to building stronger, more profitable farms. Since 2014, Granular has become a leader in developing web and mobile apps grounded in advanced data science technology to help farmers make data-driven, real-time business and agriculture decisions with greater confidence.   To learn more about how Granular’s digital solutions can help you better manage your farm, visit Granular.ag.       We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.        Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram