Business Planning

Farm LLC

Structuring your farm as a limited liability company has many advantages. It benefits taxes, liability, and even succession planning.

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Price Swings Fade Farm Profitability Chances, Economist Says

The recent price swings in the commodity markets have had a substantial impact on the expected profitability of corn and soybean farms.

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Farm SWOT Analysis

Simply brainstorming new farm ideas may not lead to the right choices. Doing a SWOT analysis of the business will offer a clearer picture.

Women in Agriculture

Autism Changed the Way I Judge Public Speaking Events

By Women in Agriculture

Having a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder has changed the way I judge nonverbal communication during public speaking contests.

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Repair and Maintenance

Tracking Down Engine Leaks

By Repair and Maintenance

If you follow these simple steps and invest in the proper name brand lip seals, you’ll be rewarded with a job well done and a long-lasting repair.

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Top Shops

Product Test Team: Battery-Power Blowers Make an Ideal Tool for the Farm

By Top Shops

Due to advances in battery capacity and brushless motors, leaf blowers have graduated to high-volume blowers, offering farmers the ultimate portable clean-up tool for their operations.

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How to Lead When No One Wants to Follow

We’re losing our leader.

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9 Tips for Hiring Farm Labor

Walk carefully through the hiring process to find the best person for your position.

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Building Farm Equity

The goal of the farm business is to build equity for the long term. Evaluate your assets and how you spend farm income.

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11 Steps to a Whole-Farm Plan

A broad-based operating plan helps your family stay on course.

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Help Wanted: How Farmers are Tackling a Labor Shortage

Finding good farm help has gotten tough, but farmers are discovering new ways to recruit and manage qualified employees.

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6 Farm Management Questions You Should Answer Today

With budgeting and planning for 2018 under way, many producers are considering what might be in store for 2018. Following are six key questions you should consider and evaluate critically.