Innovation Exchange

The Rural Route Chat features Dr. Dave Kohl, an expert in the agricultural industry, who provides valuable insights and answers to pressing questions from today’s farmers. Listeners can gain expert tips and advice to stay informed and improve their business success.

Soybean

Browse the soybean portal to build your knowledge and skills in soybean crop management, rotation planning and pest and disease control. You’ll also find soybean-specific resources including field crop budgets, crop progress reports and state-specific insights to support your growing season and business decisions.

Corn

Browse the corn portal to gain valuable knowledge and skills in corn crop management, rotation strategies and pest and disease control.
You’ll also find resources including corn-specific field budgets, crop progress reports and state-specific insights to support your decision-making and maximize yield.

Equine

Explore a curated collection of equine resources designed to support horse owners and caretakers. From health and nutrition to pasture management and training, this portal offers practical tools and expert guidance to help you care for horses safely and effectively.

Biosecurity

This portal offers practical tools and guidance tailored to different agricultural sectors to help prevent disease spread, safeguard production, and support long-term sustainability.

Mushrooms

This portal covers everything from choosing the right varieties and growing methods to managing environmental conditions, understanding the cultivation process and exploring key business considerations to help you thrive in the industry.

Organic Farming

Browse multiple resources covering organic farming to include certifications, soil health and fertility, pest and disease control, marketing and more!

Business and Family Meetings

In this module, you will learn the difference between business and family meetings, how to initiate them, who should be involved, how often they should occur, what to do if they become hostile and what should be covered.
Approximate Time to Complete This Module:
-Video Lessons: 15 minutes 22 seconds
-Worksheet/Activity Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

Farm Transition vs. Estate Planning

In this module, you will learn the difference between business and family meetings, how to initiate them, who should be involved, how often they should occur, what to do if they become hostile and what should be covered.
Approximate Time to Complete This Module:
-Video Lessons: 12 minutes 6 seconds
-Worksheet/Activity Estimated Time: >1 hour

Business Plan, SWOT and Strategic Plan

In this module, you will learn the importance of having a business plan in the farm transition planning process. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) will also be covered, as well as strategies for an effective strategic plan.
Approximate Time to Complete This Module:
-Video Lessons: 6 minutes 56 seconds
-Worksheet/Activity Estimated Time: 3-4 hours