Entries by USFarmData

Social Media Crucial to Ag-Based Businesses

It might come as a surprise to many Ag business owners, but social media can drastically increase their number of sales leads. The key is to understand what specific aspects of social media to concentrate on. After all, social media is a broad term that encompasses many different things. In order to make sure that […]

How to Get Referrals from Ag Customers

Farmers and ranchers talk to one another. In fact, many times it is the referral of a fellow farmer or rancher that encourages a farmer or rancher to purchase a piece of equipment or invest in new Ag technology. Since referrals can make a huge impact on your bottom line, it is important that you […]

Popularity of Agritourism Continues to Rise

Spring is in the air and that means people are beginning to plan for their summer getaways. This year, many Americans will once again choose a visit to the countryside as opposed to a trip to the beach, a waterpark or other more traditional summer destinations. Recently, a growing number of city-dwellers have opted to […]

Many Farmers Underestimate the Value of their Operation

Tax season is in full swing. And farmers who have updated the way they manage their farming operation’s accounting systems may be in for a wake-up call. In her article, Management Accounting Helps Farmers Make Informed Decisions, Andrea Johnson writes about the shock many farmers experience when they realize their modest farm has blossomed into […]

U.S. Farmers Do Their Part to Conserve Water

There are a lot of political issues up for discussion this election year. For farmers, one of the biggest has to do with water. Of course, there are a number of issues regarding farmers’ use of water but one of the biggest—and without which others don’t really matter—is the availability of water. Consumable water in […]