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
1 month 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
2 months 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
10 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
12 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
1 year 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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