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Working Capital Needs Rise
by Greg Vincent

Higher revenues and higher costs mean farmers must have more working capital, says the farm business consultant Allen Lash. In years past, the owner of AgriSolutions recommended his clients maintain $100/acre working capital and most lenders would require $70/acre. With higher commodity prices, at the minimum both numbers have doubled, and he would feel more comfortable if the number were nearly tripled. more>

The Hidden Costs of
Losing Employees
by Margy Fischer

When an employee walks out the door you might as well throw $1,900 out the window. According to Sarah Sanders Smith, a professor of organizational leadership and supervision at Purdue University North Central, the total cost of replacing a $10-per-hour employee really adds up. more>

Good Feeling About
Financial Health
by Sara Muri

On a recent survey of Farm Journal Media subscribers, farmers and producers were asked their opinions on the overall farm economy and how confident they were in their own farm's financial health. View the results and gain insight behind the numbers. more>

 




Corn College: Your Corn Education Awaits
by Sara Muri

With this season’s fluctuating corn prices, unfavorable weather and uncertain marketing opportunities, growing corn isn’t as simple as it used to be. Would you like to gain some insight on solid corn production practices, through hands-on training? Then register now for Farm Journal’s Corn College. Be sure to check out the Corn College Blog! more>


More Farm Finance

The Legacy of Lenin
by Greg Vincent

Top Producer Frontier Study Tour Insight: It’s going to take at least a generation to leave Vladimir Lenin’s legacy behind in Ukraine. Maybe more. more>


Ask "What is" before "What if"
by Joe Prochaska

A financial professional who advises top producers gave me an interesting insight last week. He said top producers are starting to plan like never before. more>


Split in the Show Me State
by Jeanne Bernick

Ethanol has created a split in Missouri’s farming community. The issue of ethanol’s demand for corn and resulting higher livestock feed prices is spurring heated debate across the state, from the Capitol to local farm organizations. more>

Cashing in on Carbon
by Sara Muri

If you use no-till or strip-till methods on your crop farm, some cash could be waiting for you. By using these minimal-tillage practices or planting grass to prevent erosion, farmers can qualify for carbon credits. more>

Farmers Can Recover Crop Damage Through SURE

Farmers who suffered crop damage from weather-related disasters have a chance to receive payments for their losses, with the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE). more>

Media Watch: Farmscrapers?
by Sara Muri

TIME published “Urban Farming: Cities in the U.S. and abroad try to grow more food locally” a photo essay about the potential future of farming in urban areas. Will farmscrapers or vertical farms really work? more>


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