Yield is often the top priority in farming. The truth, though, is that the highest yields will not necessarily result in the highest ROI. And this is especially the case for organic production. We know good execution results in the best yields, but the best way to maximize your crop profitability is to know your […]
Organic Crop Plans: Don’t Farm Without Them
Don’t make the one mistake common to all failed organic operations.That is, farming without a detailed and pressure tested crop plan. Let’s be honest. It wasn’t so long ago that organic corn was selling for $12/bushel. Even if farmers made bad decisions, high prices hid their errors and oversights. Markets change, though, and we can […]
5 Steps for a Strong Transition to Organic Farming
Is your family farm struggling to stay profitable? Are you worried the only way to stay in business is to increase your acreage? It’s time to put your worries aside. You can transition to organic row crop farming and take control of your profits. With organics, you can improve your farm’s bottom line. You won’t […]
6 Ways to Protect Organic Profits in Uncertain Times
Economic uncertainty hits all sectors of the agriculture industry, including organics. The good news? It’s possible to safeguard your organic profits. For a start, it’s even more important for organic farmers to focus on executing their operations really well. The better the execution, the better you can weather the market conditions and remain profitable. Here […]
Organic Certification. Done by Sep 2020. Check!
The pandemic turned “normal” upside down in 2020, but it didn’t stop AgriSecure. Our members got their organic certification completed. On time. COVID-19 caused communication delays. It created confusion across the nation. Still, all our members had their organic certification paperwork done by September. Why? For one, row crop farmers gained from our expertise in […]
Organic Transition Provides “Peace of Mind” and an Edge
Not so long ago, Todd Grohs realized he had a problem. He was doing the budget for his 5,000-acre farm in Wessington Spring, S.D., and the numbers didn’t look good. “I said, ‘I’ve got an option here. If I stay doing what I’m doing, in three to four years I’ll have all of my equity […]
5 Steps for Financing the Transition to Organics
Profits. They’re one of the primary reasons farmers decide to move into organic production. Financing the transition to organics, though, can be one of your biggest hurdles. That’s why the support of a banker or ag lender can be a lifeline for farmers looking to get into organics. The right backing helps you build an […]
Transitioning to Organics? Avoid These 5 Pitfalls.
There are many reasons to be interested in transitioning to organics. Premiums are one of them. Prices for organic row crops can be two to three times those for conventional, with the organic corn market trading at an average $9+ per bushel over the last decade. The key to realizing these benefits is getting off […]
Intercropping for Profit and Weed Management
Organic row crops can be sold for high premiums. And as an organic farmer, successfully controlling weeds is often central to achieving the highest level of profitability. Enter intercropping for profit and weed management! Intercropping allows you to grow at least one high-value organic crop, such as yellow field peas, while effectively suppressing weeds and […]
AgriSecure Announces Organic Field Days
Social distancing. Zoom meetings. Handwashing. This is the “new normal” as we all navigate COVID-19 together. With more people cooking at home, the pandemic is also accelerating consumer demand for organic grains, milk, and eggs. In fact, organic food sales topped $50 billion last year and the upward trend continues. So this year we’re bring […]