Finances

Rising Interest Rates

Rising interest rates will make farmers more conscious of spending and profit margins. Shop around for the best rates and prepare a strategy.

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Farm Profitability In 90 Days

Need a gift for the farmer who has everything or one that’s going through a tough time? A book on squeezing out extra profitability keeps on giving.

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Finding A Farm Loan

Being turned down for a farm loan isn’t always personal. Sometimes the bank just can’t do it right now. It pays to shop around.

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Successful Marketing

Make Time to Focus on Grain Marketing This Winter

By Successful Marketing

Now that the New Year is upon us, it’s time to put “Brush up on my grain marketing skills” at the top of your resolution list!

Women in Agriculture

5 Farmer Resolutions for the New Year

By Women in Agriculture

January 1 means a new year and often new resolutions. Here are a few for farmers to consider in 2019.

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Successful Farming Television

Farmer-Made Bale Spear Attachment

By All Around the Farm

We see how a farmer built a three point hitch bale spear.

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How to Survive $0 Profit

The financial strength of any business is tied to the financial strength of the business owner. As a result, your whole personal financial situation is tied up in your farm financial strategy.

Article

The Benefits of Gifting Grain to Charities Under the New 2018 Tax Law

Is charitable giving in the form of "gifting grain" a good choice for your farm as 2018 comes to a close?

Article

4 Rules on Refinancing Your Farm

It pays to be prepared for loan restructuring. First, understand how lenders evaluate risk and the type of financial metrics they take into consideration when assessing a farming operation.