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Efficiencies on Farm, Ranch Key in Higher Rate Environment

Apr 22, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Economic data increasingly points to interest rates staying higher longer. Financial efficiency will be critical in the year ahead, and we step you through three ratios that will help you focus on the right areas of your farm or ranch.

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Jul 18, 2016 |

Farmland Values Continue Steady, Gradual Decline

Unlike last year, when a strong livestock market led to increased demand for pastureland, values on both pasture and cropland are generally down in 2016.

Jul 18, 2016 |

Wheat LDPs Kick In For Some

Jun 27, 2016 |

Corn Crop Off to a Good Start: Future Uncertain

Producers should brace for a hotter and drier than normal summer, with La Niña ramping up as early as July. This and more from one Bloomberg ag analyst.

May 31, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Cattle Transition Part Two: Cow/Calf Caution

As the industry adjusts to lower cattle prices, it is more important than ever to know your cost of production and make decisions that boost efficiency.

May 24, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Transition Time for the Cattle Business: Part One, Feedlots

Cattlemen are experiencing both long- and short-term effects of the transition to more beef production.

Apr 25, 2016 |

Creating and Understanding Your Balance Sheet

Apr 20, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Cash-flow Budgeting: About Amount and Timing

Is your cash-flow budget missing some often overlooked line items?

Mar 18, 2016 |

Solutions Rang Home at 2016 GrowingOn® Meetings

Mar 15, 2016 |

Four Agricultural Leaders in Kansas Recognized as Visionaries by Farm Credit

Feb 17, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Balance Sheet Changes May Bail Out Cash Flow

Learn more about the case studies examining three actual farm operations.

Jan 7, 2016 |

The Perfect Storm

Dec 21, 2015 |

ARC Payments Again for 2015; Less Likely in 2016

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