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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, 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 »
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 »
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 »
Panel interviews are becoming increasingly common across the agriculture industry, especially for leadership, technical, and customer-facing positions. Rather than meeting with one hiring manager, candidates may interview with several team members at once—including supervisors, executives, HR professionals, and potential coworkers. While this format can seem intimidating, it also provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your… Read more »
Summer is often one of the busiest seasons across the agricultural industry. While fieldwork may dominate the conversation, many agribusinesses face a different challenge during this time of year: finding and retaining qualified talent. From ag retailers and equipment manufacturers to grain companies, seed organizations, ag technology firms, and food production businesses, summer can create… Read more »
Searching for a new opportunity while you are still employed can feel complicated in any field, but in agriculture and other close-knit industries, discretion matters even more. Relationships are long-lasting, reputations travel quickly, and word-of-mouth often moves faster than formal announcements. One casual conversation at a trade show, supplier meeting, or industry event can unexpectedly… Read more »
Employer branding is often misunderstood as something only large corporations need to worry about, but that assumption leaves many small and mid-sized companies at a disadvantage. Every company has an employer brand, whether they actively shape it or not. In industries like agriculture, where reputation and relationships are everything, how your business is perceived as… Read more »
Agriculture is an industry built on legacy. Many operations are multi-generational. Relationships span decades. Decisions are often shaped by experience earned through seasons of drought, market volatility, and hard lessons in the field. For young professionals entering the ag industry, this reality can feel both inspiring and intimidating. You may bring strong education, fresh ideas,… Read more »
Walk into almost any agricultural business today—whether it’s an ag retail operation, seed dealership, equipment manufacturer, livestock operation, or family-owned farm—and you’ll likely find four generations working side by side. A Baby Boomer sales manager. A Gen X operations leader. A Millennial agronomist. A Gen Z precision ag specialist. Each generation brings unique strengths, expectations,… Read more »