Why People Are Your Company’s Greatest Asset

In the agriculture industry, businesses rely on more than products, technology, equipment, and processes to succeed. Behind every successful ag business is a team of talented, dedicated employees who keep operations moving forward. The people you hire have a direct impact on your company’s productivity, culture, growth, and long-term success. Investing in the right employees… Read more »

How to Make Your Ag Business Experience Stand Out to Recruiters

The agriculture industry offers a wide range of career opportunities across sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, technology, and management. With many qualified professionals competing for positions, it is important to communicate what makes your experience unique. Whether you are an established professional or looking to advance your career within the ag business industry, highlighting… Read more »

Why October Is the Time to Reevaluate Your Recruitment Strategy

October is the perfect time for agricultural businesses to reflect on their hiring results and prepare for the year ahead. By reviewing recruitment performance, identifying hiring challenges, and adjusting talent acquisition strategies, businesses can build a stronger workforce and enter the new year with a clear plan for attracting and retaining top talent. 1. Review… Read more »

Why Feedback Matters After an Ag Business Interview

An interview doesn’t always end when you walk out of the room or close your laptop. For candidates pursuing opportunities in the ag business industry, what happens after the interview can be just as valuable as what happens during it. One of the most important parts of the post-interview process is feedback. Whether you receive… Read more »

How to Write Job Descriptions That Attract the Right Ag Professionals

In today’s competitive agriculture industry, attracting the right professional starts long before the first interview. For ag businesses, the job description is often a candidate’s first introduction to your company, your culture, and the opportunity you are offering. A well-written job description can generate interest from highly qualified professionals, while a vague, overly complicated, or… Read more »

How to Build a Long-Term Relationship with Your Specialized Ag Business Recruiter

Finding the right career opportunity in agriculture is about more than simply responding to job postings. The ag business industry is highly specialized, and many of the best opportunities are shaped by relationships, industry knowledge, and timing. That is where a specialized ag business recruiter can become a valuable long-term career resource. Rather than viewing… Read more »

Hiring for Potential vs. Experience: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Finding the Right Balance in Today’s Ag Business Talent Market Hiring has never been more challenging in the agricultural business industry. Whether you’re searching for sales professionals, agronomists, operations leaders, finance specialists, precision agriculture experts, or executive leadership, finding candidates who check every box can feel nearly impossible. Many employers face a common question during… Read more »

Morris Bixby Group Welcomes Brian Uken

Morris Bixby Group, a leading agribusiness executive search firm providing premier recruiting and career advancement services since 2000, is pleased to announce that Brian Uken has joined the firm as Vice President, Business Development and Strategy. Brian has dedicated his entire career to serving the agriculture industry through leadership roles spanning agribusiness, crop protection, private… Read more »

Why Summer Is a Great Time to Explore New Career Opportunities in Agriculture

When most people think of summer in agriculture, they picture long days in the field, crop scouting, and harvest preparations. While those activities are essential to the industry, the business side of agriculture is also incredibly active during the summer months. Companies that support agriculture—from seed and crop protection manufacturers to equipment dealerships, grain companies,… Read more »

Why Specialized Ag Recruiters Find Better Candidates

Finding the right talent takes more than posting a job. Hiring in the agriculture industry has become increasingly competitive. As agribusinesses continue to evolve through technology, consolidation, regulatory changes, and shifting market demands, finding qualified professionals has never been more challenging. While general recruiting firms may have access to a broad talent pool, they often… Read more »