Succession Planning: Stewardship Across Generations
On our ranch, we operate from the paradigm that we don’t own the land — we’re borrowing it from the next generation. That idea becomes very real when it comes time to think about succession.
My family is just beginning that journey. For three generations, we’ve been fortunate that the ranch passed relatively smoothly from one steward to the next. My great-uncle and grandfather worked side by side, my dad was an only child, and so the land stayed in the family without much conflict or complication.
A once-in-a-generation economic crisis in rural America means this year could be the last one for many farmers
A survey released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) on Wednesday showed that 46% believe the U.S. is on the brink of a farm crisis, and another 33% said maybe.
Meanwhile, about two-thirds said they are more concerned about their financial situation compared to a year ago, with 58% postponing equipment purchases, 38% reducing fertilizer applications and 22% looking for more off-farm income.
General Mills and Regenerative Agriculture
In 2019, we committed to advancing regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of farmland by 2030. This commitment will also help us achieve our climate and water goals:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% across our full value chain by 2030
Reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Champion the regeneration of water resources in priority watersheds
Scientists spent 6 years tracking Yellowstone's great bison migration. What they found is remarkable
New research from the US national park shows migrating bison enrich grasslands – boosting plant nutrition, soil health and biodiversity.
Bison nearly vanished from North America in the late 19th and early 20th century. But conservation efforts in recent decades have seen numbers gradually increase, not least in Yellowstone National Park where a herd of around 5,000 animals now live.