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Beef Enterprise Accounting

By Brian Bennett, on Jun 24, 2020

What’s the current state of your farm accounting? Are you using appropriate systems for your beef production? Depending on the type and purp..

Benefits of Full-Service Agriculture Accounting

By Amanda Fields, on May 29, 2020

When it comes to running a business, accounting is an extremely important piece of the puzzle. It may not be the most exciting part, but it ..

How To Check Yourself Before Someone Else Does: Internal..

By Amanda Fields, on Mar 6, 2020

There is an old saying in Accounting that goes, “A Good Accountant Never Makes Mistakes”, but we are all human, and mistakes do occur. The t..

5 Guidelines for Securing Your Farm Operating Loan Renewal

By Becky Wedekind, on Oct 1, 2019

As your operating loan maturity date approaches, you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to prepare and gather all the proper documents ..

Interest Expense Ratio—How Is It Calculated and Why Is It..

By Val Maeker, on Sep 9, 2019

What is the interest expense ratio? For the purpose of this discussion, the interest expense ratio is calculated by dividing your business’s..

How to Profitably Manage Your Farm’s Trucking Business

By Amanda Schaaf, on May 9, 2019

Keep Accounting Separate Understanding the financial strength of your trucking business is imperative to its ongoing financial success. To g..

Farm Budgeting 101—Getting Started

By Gary Huggins, on Apr 11, 2019

“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went”—Dave Ramsey What does a budget do for me? A budget is a farm..

Bundling Accounting and Financial Services With..

By Jill Miller, on Sep 12, 2018

4 Great Reasons to Use AgManager Farm Accounting Software

By Carolyn Roberts, on Jun 14, 2018

AgriSolutions’ AgManager software is an ag-specific, fully customizable farm accounting software solution. The AgManager tool has been used ..

I’m Not Fluent in Farm Accounting

By Carolyn Roberts, on May 23, 2018

One of the many struggles of keeping a farm operating in the black is the intricacy of farm accounting. Many things set bookkeeping apart fo..

Budgeting For Your Ag Operation: Why, What, How?

By Gary Huggins, on Mar 20, 2018

Why do you need a budget for your family farm? A budget is a farm owners’ plan of action. Without a budget, farm owners are shooting in the ..

What Are the Most Profitable Crops to Grow in the US?

By Brian Bennett, on Mar 14, 2018

According to the USDA reports for the past few years, the eight major crops planted in the U.S. are corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, sorghum, ..

Depreciation: What You Can Deduct and How to Calculate..

By Mary-Karen Wittman, on Nov 15, 2017

“This Post Has Not Been Updated to Include Changes from the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” passed on December 22, 2017.” Overview Depreciation is an..

Farm Manager, Are You Looking at These 6 Financial Measures?

By Gary Huggins, on Oct 25, 2017

“What's considered enough money? Just a little bit more.”— Will Rogers

Understanding Farm Financials

By Brian Bennett, on Oct 5, 2017

To be an effective business manager, it is important that you understand your farm’s financial reporting. Regardless of whether you personal..

Does Your Farm Software Provide Tax, Credit & Management..

By Becky Wedekind, on Sep 13, 2017

“This Post Has Not Been Updated to Include Changes from the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” passed on December 22, 2017.” There are three primary use..

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