by Morgan Stutrud | May 20, 2026 | Succession Planning
By Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com For many farm families, succession planning is one of the most difficult conversations to begin. It is deeply personal, emotional, and often tied to decades of hard work and identity.... 
by Morgan Stutrud | Dec 29, 2025 | Mental Health
By Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Winter has a way of slowing everything down. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and for many people, there is more time alone with their thoughts. While winter is often associated... 
by ur_support24 | Nov 29, 2024 | Commentary, Farm Business, Farm Operations, Management
By Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Commodity futures markets tend to exhibit “carry” over the winter and spring months leading up to the next harvest. The concept of carry plays a critical role in helping farmers optimize... 
by ur_support24 | Aug 30, 2024 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Management
by Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com In production agriculture, we are often called to be a “jack-of-all trades.” You need to manage your livestock, be an agronomist and a mechanic, handle your records, and know a bit about human... 
by ur_support24 | Jul 3, 2024 | Farm Business
by Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Farm businesses operate in a dynamic environment where uncertainties and risks are inherent. In navigating these challenges, employing effective financial management tools is crucial. Partial...