Tag: finances
Guebert: An already long, cold winter seems to keep getting longer
Analyze the impact of U.S. tariffs on agriculture, China’s massive soybean purchases, and rising fertilizer costs in this 2026 trade policy market report.
Should I buy, lease or rent farm equipment?
Don’t let a big purchase drain your cash reserves. Learn when it’s better to lease for flexibility or buy for equity to keep your farm viable this year.
Avoid these common balance sheet mistakes on your dairy farm
Small errors in asset valuation or missed liabilities can distort your farm's financial health, writes Ohio State University Extension's John Yost. Learn how to create a precise annual balance sheet that improves lender relations and guides smarter investment decisions.
Key tax changes farmers should know
Key tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact your farm’s year-end planning, estate decisions, depreciation and reporting requirements.
Upgrading contentment
From smartphones to shopping, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores planned obsolescence, gratitude and the joy of keeping life simple during the holidays.
Don’t let Black Friday put you in the ‘red’
Black Friday deals can tempt shoppers into overspending. Learn how to avoid scams, shop smart and make meaningful, budget-friendly holiday choices.
Ohio State experts analyze complicated agricultural economy at Farm Science Review
Ohio State experts unpack USDA’s 2025 farm income forecast, warning rising costs, low row crop prices, tariffs and drought complicate agriculture’s outlook.
CoBank: Rural economy will be ‘squeezed, hobbled, slowed’
Alan Guebert weighs in on factors affecting farm and ranch finances in 2025.
How to manage impact of drought
Ohio State Extension educator David Marrison offers tips and tools for mitigating the financial impacts the 2024 Ohio drought has had on farms.
Farmers National Bank takes a personal approach to financing farmers’ dreams
With a staff that's well-versed in agriculture, Farmers National Bank finances farm businesses by tailoring its approach to each farmer’s individual needs.
