Managing Livestock Operations
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Mark Anderson
Challenge: Successfully Marketing and Managing Diversified Operations Solution: Know Costs, Evaluate Efficiencies
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Grain Storage
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Greg Rebman
Challenge: Incorporating Grain Storage as a Marketing Strategy Solution: Respond Quickly and Be Flexible When Using Delayed Pricing
Challenge: Store Grain Without Damaging Quality Solution: Monitor Bins Closely and Avoid Heat
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Harvest Management
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Brian Schaumburg
Challenge: Managing Harvest Time Efficiently Solution: Use Two-way Radios and Reward Efficiencies
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Larry Swanson
Challenge: Managing Harvest Time Efficiently Solution: Connect Daily and Analyze Problems as a Team
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Marketing
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Craig Williams
Challenge: Understanding the Commodity Markets to Reduce Risk Solution: Forward Contracts in Combination with Crop Insurance
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Dennis Fife
Challenge: Understading the Commodity Markets to Reduce Risk Solution: Use Discipline to Sell Early and Stay Involved
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Greg Rebman
Challenge: Understanding the Commodity Markets to Reduce Risk Solution: Utilize Futures Markets and Various Resources
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Brock Mitchell
Challenge: Finding Successful Strategies to Manage Price Volatility Solution: Keeping Accurate Records and Return-Per-Acre Objectives in Mind
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Kevin Matthews
Challenge: Finding Successful Strategies to Manage Price Volatility Solution: Keeping Accurate Records and Return-Per-Acre Objectives in Mind
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Brian Schaumburg
Challenge: Creating a Competitive Advantage in Marketing Grain Solution: Form a Key Partnership
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Employee Management
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Larry Swanson Challenge: Finding the Right Team Structure and Rewarding Performance Solutions: Form Strong Teams and Set Goals
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Kevin Matthews Challenge: Motivating Employees Solutions: Incentive Program Based on Measurable Performance
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Tillage
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Kevin Matthews
Challenge: Managing Residue Efficiently Solution: Adding a New Implement Reduced Disease, Increased Yields 12-15 bu/A
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