Tag: finances
Farm sense to make cents
The common sense of a farmer incorporates cow sense, business sense and people sense. Let’s discuss each of these skills and importance for a dairy farmer to make their farm profitable.
Shopping frenzy
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about falling victim to a "sale."
Is the equipment bubble deflating?
Are we going to see the equipment price bubble burst? Probably not, but lower demand and higher inventory is influencing the market.
USDA accepting farm loan applications online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers.
Registration open now for Ag Biz Masters
Local agricultural lender, Horizon Farm Credit, announces registration for their Ag Biz Masters educational program has opened.
Using your balance sheet to measure financial health
Now may be a good time to use figures on the balance sheet to determine the financial health of your farm business.
Date night
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about how the cost of date night has gone up over the years.
Last minute tax tips for the farm
The tax season is a great time to focus on the fiscal management of your farm operation and to check in on your estate plan.
When stupid bankers make stupid choices, stupid things happen
Alan Guebert weighs in on the latest round of billion-dollar bellyflops and the historical standard of U.S. taxpayers bailing out banks.
Anticipated lower income over feed costs ahead
Feed costs often make up about 50% of the cost of milk production, so farmers need to monitor it closely as it has a major impact on a farm's profitability.
