Dr. Nick Weshinskey from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine educates ADM grain origination team members on how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental strain and guide farmer customers to find help.
Many farmers have been practicing conservation ag for decades, focusing on everything from soil health to the legacy they’re creating for their children. Now, as more consumers are looking for sustainably sourced foods, ADM is working with farmers to provide incentives and rewards for conservation practices, and bringing the supply chain together around practices that…
The Decatur weather could not have been more perfect for this year’s Farm Progress Show which ran August 29-31. Pleasant conditions and beautiful blue skies seemed to put attendees in a relaxed and upbeat mood. And, judging by attendance in the ADM tent, many producers were interested in learning more about how ADM’s product and…
When it comes to keeping your farm’s balance sheet in the black, using offers with the help of your ADM representative is a proven way to achieve your grain marketing goals. Using offers is a disciplined, incremental way for moving grain and working toward a profit, rather than trying to top the market in a…
Regenerative ag programs, also known as carbon initiatives or Climate-Smart programs, have taken hold across agriculture and are offered by a number of companies. ADM launched our own initiative under the name re:generations™ a year ago. We sought to make our programs different from others by rewarding existing conservation practices, simplifying data collection requirements, and…
Measurement is the key to performance evaluation, and targeted benchmarks will provide a built-in pathway to knowing whether you’re meeting, exceeding, or falling short of your goals. So, what are the main ways to successfully analyze farm performance? Consider these top-five steps: 1) Establish and track profit per acre and/or breakeven production Among the key…
Locks and dams along the Illinois River have been in operation for over 50 years and need occasional repair. Unlike previous river upgrades scheduled during the winter months, this year there will be major work on Illinois lock and dam structures beginning in July 2020. The following video interview from the Farm Progress Show dives…
Let’s face it. No matter what season it is, your farm operation will always demand more from your day than there are hours to do it. Knowing the value of your time—and the tasks competing for it, we’ve designed ADMadvantage.com to help you get the information you want…and back on your way. When you think of the Advantage…
