Why aren’t U.S. farmers keeping up with demand for organic feed and food grains? The overall growth of certified U.S. organic production continues to behind demand, despite increasing farmer interest in converting all or some of their acres to organic. Lauren Manning of AgFunder explores how important barriers to entry impact farmer adoption and highlights […]
New “Got Organic?” Report Details Profit Opportunity
Consumer-driven demand for organic food, and thus organic crops, has grown rapidly over the past decade. Consumer demand has created a significant economic opportunity for row crop growers; however, U.S. organic corn and soybean production has lagged. DBL Partners recently published “Got Organic? Welcome to the Age of 21st Century Organic Farming”, a powerful paper […]
Farm & Livestock Directory Looks to AgriSecure for Answers
Farmers have a lot of questions when considering the transition to organic crops. To help their readers, Farm & Livestock Directory looked to AgriSecure and Farmers’ Business Network to get started on seven common questions. Check out Thinking About Transitioning to Organic? Seven common questions answered to read AgriSecure Founder J.P. Rhea’s thoughts and insights. AgriSecure frequently answers […]
Transitioning to Organic: Q&A with an Iowa Grower
While he was intrigued by the profit potential of organic crops, Kyle Schomers didn’t necessarily think it was a right fit for his family’s farm. That was until he received some sound advice from the folks at AgriSecure. Kyle’s family farm had an issue with a field that was not producing like it should, so […]
AgriSecure Featured at FBN’s Farmer2Farmer
AgriSecure is excited to be participating in panels and presentations focused on the benefits of organic staple crop production at FBN’s Farmer2Farmer conference on December 12-14, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. Panels and discussions including AgriSecure and AgriSecure clients will include: To Be or Not To Be – Organic Transition Management Making Organic Work on Your […]
Diversifying with Organic Crops
Transitioning acres to organic crops is an excellent way for growers to diversify their operation. The organic market in the United States continues to rise — a demand that is currently not being met domestically — presenting ongoing opportunities for U.S. farms to increase their bottom line. An AgriSecure grower, Brian Irlbeck, recently spoke with […]
Landlord Embraces Organic Farming
It may seem like there are a lot of obstacles when transitioning acres from conventional to organic crops. While some have apprehensions about new chemicals or equipment, those who rent land also may be concerned about landlord acceptance of a new method of farming. Q&A with Tim Slaughter Check out Organic Farming and Sustainability: Q&A […]
September 2018 – AgriSecure Newsletter
Agronomy insights Fall is officially here which can only mean harvest is upon us! While it is a great time to reap the rewards of your hard work, remember to keep your eyes on all the details down the homestretch. Monitor your crop conditions, check stalk and plant durability every few days as it can […]
AgriSecure on Rural Radio: tackling organic production
KVRN 880 Rural Radio recently reached out to learn how AgriSecure works with farmers to enter into and expand organic production in traditional farm markets. The founders, all 5th-generation farmers, have gone through the transition to organic themselves. And they transformed their farms’ economics in the process. But it wasn’t easy. “We like to say […]
AgriSecure Answers Your Questions About Organic Transition
As the demand for organic products continues to rise, more farmers have become increasingly interested in exploring this growing market. However, the unknown can make farmers hesitant to begin transitioning conventional acres to organic. While organic farming comes with its own set of challenges, AgriSecure aims to arm farmers with the right resources to succeed. […]