Great Seedsmen Know Their Plants
Great seedsmanship demands a lot from those who practice it. It demands an intimate familiarity with one’s plant. It demands… Read More
2 weeks ago -Seed Conditioning
A Family’s Momentous Falling Out Propels Company’s Global Growth
I was conversing with my grandfather Geoff Burney about Oliver Manufacturing’s founder and my great, great-grandfather Oliver Steele. I knew… Read More
4 weeks ago -
Is Good Enough, Really Good Enough?
Sometimes good enough needs to be put in context. Often times, it is best to compare it to something we… Read More
2 months ago -
Changing Climate Impacts Our Environment and Economy
Oliver Manufacturing sits on the outskirts of La Junta, Colorado, in what’s known as the Arkansas Valley. From our offices,… Read More
3 months ago -
Trade War’s End Game
2018 promised a lot for soybean producers. In February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicted annual U.S. soybean exports… Read More
3 months ago -
Optical Sorting versus Precision Density Sorting
Optical color sorting is regarded by some in the seed industry as an exciting, newish technology that offers innumerable advantages… Read More
4 months ago -
Develop the Team Sport That is Vital to the Success and Well-being of Your Business
Like a well-oiled machine, an efficient manufacturing line contains many moving pieces – welders, carpenters, painters, forklifts, flying sparks, docking… Read More
5 months ago -
Lean Transformed Oliver’s Processes, Decreased Lead Time
The simplest definition of lean manufacturing (lean) is to systematically focus on eliminating waste in every process within an organization… Read More
5 months ago -
New Laws Present New Opportunities
Could we be a missing piece of the puzzle? The puzzle being Colorado’s hemp value chain. As I chewed on… Read More
6 months ago -
Helping Put a Stop to Our Aging Rural Communities
It’s no secret: Our rural communities are getting older. Last year, “The Atlantic” reported that between 2010 and 2014, rural… Read More
7 months ago -
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Gravity Separator
When I am asked about this, I pause and ask questions myself. But I find the answers lie in the… Read More
9 months ago -
Site Visits Foster Customer Relationships, Offer Long-term Benefits
When it comes to marketing and fostering customer relationships, there are a number of approaches that can be used. These… Read More
11 months ago -
Don’t Let an Urgency Become an Emergency
No matter where you’re located in the world, we all know that agriculture is cyclical. Depending on your region and… Read More
12 months ago -
Connecting with the Community and Training the Next Generation
Whether your business is based in a large city or a small community like ours, it’s important to be active… Read More
1 year ago -
Customer Service Is Core to Business
It seems customer service models can be as complicated or as simple as you want them. As a field service… Read More
1 year ago -
Financial Environment Requires Flexibility, More Options
Purchasing equipment for your seed operation, regardless of type or function, is no small investment. In some cases it can… Read More
1 year ago -
American Made Means Quality
The words “American made” became synonymous with quality and innovation during World War II. During that time, those working in… Read More
2 years ago -
100% Up-Time: The Importance of Gravity Separator Maintenance
Gravity table separators are a must for most seed businesses. It’s a hugely common piece of equipment, but as a… Read More
2 years ago -
Why Family-Run Businesses Have an Edge
Family-owned businesses like to promote their heritage. It’s a great selling feature. But they don’t often articulate exactly why they… Read More
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