Jim Schweigert, Author at Seed World

Is Seed Relevant in Today’s Political Climate?

January 21, 2021
Jim Schweigert

Seed is a youth-led organization that is making a difference in today's political climate. Learn...

You Are Going to Want a Seat at the Table!

December 15, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Learn how to become an effective leader and advocate for yourself in the workplace. Get...

How Experiencing 2020 Improved Employee Relationships

November 12, 2020
Jim Schweigert

2020 has been a challenging year, but it has also improved employee relationships. Learn how...

CRISPR Gene Editing Wins Nobel Prize, Spurs Hope for Broader Consumer Acceptance

October 14, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technology offers hope for wider consumer acceptance. Learn how this...

Honoring My Grandpa, An Original Seed AgVocate

September 16, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Honoring my Grandpa, an original seed agvocate. A tribute to my Grandpa, a passionate seed...

Make the Trend Your Friend by Reimagining Your Business

August 20, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Reimagine your business to stay ahead of the trends. Learn how to use the latest...

How the Andes Helps Plant Breeders Develop New Varieties

July 21, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Plant breeders use the Andes to develop new varieties of crops. Learn how the unique...

Keep Your Office Plant Alive!

May 25, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Keep your office plant alive with these easy tips! Learn how to water, prune, and...

Onboarding New Employees During a Pandemic

April 20, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Learn how to onboard new employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get tips on how to...

Don’t Let Coronavirus Disrupt Your Long-Term Strategy

March 10, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Don't let the Coronavirus pandemic disrupt your long-term business strategy. Learn how to adjust your...

Remember When Soybeans Were Easy?

February 4, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Learn about the history of soybeans and the challenges they face today. Understand why soybeans...

Innovation in Ag Means You Can Still Eat Meat!

January 21, 2020
Jim Schweigert

Innovation in agriculture is allowing us to continue to enjoy meat while being more sustainable....

It’s Amazing What You Can Accomplish When You Do Not Care Who Gets the Credit

December 3, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Learn how to take pride in your work and accomplishments without needing recognition. Discover the...

Do the Hardest Thing First

November 13, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Start your day off right by tackling the hardest task first! Learn how to prioritize...

What Presidential Primary Debates Can Teach About Selling

October 29, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Debates are more than just politics - learn how to use the same tactics to...

Is the World at War With Agriculture?

September 12, 2019
Jim Schweigert

The world is facing a crisis: agriculture is under attack. Learn how this affects food...

Is Hourly Pay the Enemy of Efficiency?, Part 2

August 13, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Learn how to increase efficiency in the workplace by understanding the pros and cons of...

Is Hourly Pay the Enemy of Efficiency?

July 15, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Hourly pay can be a great way to motivate employees, but it can also lead...

2019 Planting Season: A Seed Company Survival Guide: May We Never See Another Spring Like This Again!

June 5, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Learn how to survive the 2019 planting season with this seed company guide. Get tips...

Never Plan for a Late Spring

May 1, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Don't let the late spring weather fool you! Learn how to plan for the unpredictable...

In Tough Times, Think Like a Coach, Not Like a Fan

April 1, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Learn how to stay positive and motivated in difficult times by thinking like a coach,...

Basketball Is a Game of Inches; Seed Is a Game of Millimeters

March 18, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Learn how basketball and seed planting are similar in this article. Basketball is a game...

Bud Light’s Super Bowl Ads Weren’t a Mistake and That’s Why They Are so Scary

February 11, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Bud Light's Super Bowl ads were a calculated move to dominate the beer market. Learn...

5% Makes all the Difference

January 8, 2019
Jim Schweigert

Learn how 5 simple changes can make a big difference in your life. Discover how...

Good Business Practices Beat Great Marketing Every Time

November 30, 2018
Jim Schweigert

Good business practices are key to success - learn how to prioritize customer service, quality...

Niche Markets: The Cure for Low Commodity Prices

November 6, 2018
Jim Schweigert

Discover how niche markets can help farmers increase profits and reduce risk in times of...

The “If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” Mentality Will Destroy Your Business

October 17, 2018
Jim Schweigert

That sounds harsh, but it’s reality. Human nature is to focus on only improving things...

EU Court’s Gene Editing Decision Could Limit Seed Licensing Options for U.S. Companies

September 7, 2018
Jim Schweigert

The effects of this EU court decision will likely not be limited to Europe, but...

Your Business is Unique, Just Like Everyone Else’s

July 25, 2018
Jim Schweigert

It’s commonplace to think that your business or industry is unique. This thinking, however, limits...

Three Keys to a Successful Employee Appreciation Event

June 25, 2018
Jim Schweigert

Every June, we invite all our full-time employees and their families to the Wisconsin Dells....

Tom Petty’s Advice for Entrepreneurs

June 4, 2018
Jim Schweigert

In Tom Petty’s classic 1981 song Waiting, he sings, “the waiting is the hardest part.”...

Is Your Business Yesterday’s Tractor Cab?

May 17, 2018
Jim Schweigert

The next few years will see change at an unprecedented pace. We don’t, however, always...

Do Your Employees Share the Company’s Vision?

April 10, 2018
Jim Schweigert

When employees know that company success means personal and professional success for them, the results...

Long-Term Relationships Are Worth More Than One-Time Deals

March 14, 2018
Jim Schweigert

Relationships between seed companies and customers are changing more now than in any other single...

How to Take Advantage of the High-Purity, Non-GMO Corn Market

February 22, 2018
Jim Schweigert

Across the Corn Belt, millers, dairies and grain buyers are looking for Non-GMO corn to...

Christmas in St. Croix and a Lesson in Attitude

January 16, 2018
Jim Schweigert

A positive attitude can allow you to overcome everything, while a negative attitude can allow...