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“I have a budget, but it is in my head.” Does that sound like something you would say? Well, you need to get the budget out of your head and..

Current ratio is a curious metric in production agriculture. Sometimes it seems like it is the banker’s most important financial ratio; othe..

A budget is the farm owner’s plan of action. Without a budget, the owner is literally shooting from the hip when it comes to trying to plan ..

Dairy enterprise accounting is a topic that is relevant regardless of the size of your dairy operation. Implementing dairy enterprise (manag..

It seems that each year throws new challenges at farmers, and 2020 is looking to be no exception. Every farm business is individual, and con..

Leases and loans are simply two different methods of financing.  One finances the use of a tractor; while the other finances the purchase.  ..

Why do farm operators need financial training? Financial management is a priority in agricultural business that often flies under the radar ..

“This Post Has Not Been Updated to Include Changes from the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” passed on December 22, 2017.” The tax package signed into..

“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..

Assumptions How can we talk about whether your farm will be able to secure financing? In order to address this question, keeping in mind tha..

Farm software should give you the information you need to make major financial decisions. Examples of major financial decisions for your fam..

Refinancing 101 – Understanding Agricultural Finance Working capital (WC) is the biggest issue in farms failing. In challenging times, more ..

Benchmarking has had its turn as the darling of the business press and the hot topic solution to all the woes a business faces. Thank goodne..