More women are climbing into tractors, applying fertilizer, selling grain, and making important business decisions for their operations. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of female producers increased by 27% from 2012 to 2017, to 1.2 million female farmers working 388 million acres and making almost $150 billion in sales.
Every summer, ADM Farmer Services welcomes interns from multiple regions to learn about key areas of agriculture and to work alongside ADM representatives. This year, twelve college students are being immersed into ADM’s culture, services, products, and the numerous ways ADM helps farmers run their operations. While each experience will vary by local office, ADM’s…
Today’s ADM Farm Direct Fertilizer program offers farmers an opportunity to buy their fertilizer inputs like Urea and Potash in bulk to realize savings.
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.
Running a farm operation requires year-round planning, preparation, and being two steps ahead. With the spring season nearly upon us, the rush is on to get corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops planted.
