By Moe Russell

• The Bottom Line: Putting It All Together
  
  01/28/2013
  Farming is becoming more complicate, which means you have to sort out all the responsibilities in a way that’s best for you, your family, employees and business.
• Is Consolidation in Your Future?
  
  01/16/2013
  The idea may send a shiver down your spine, but to ready your operation, you need to recognize that change is on the horizon.
• Grain Farms to Consolidate
  
  01/07/2013
  The word “consolidation” sends a shiver down the spines of many; however, consolidation can lead to increased efficiency.
• Moe Russell's Best Business Tips from 2012
  
  12/28/2012
  The Farm Journal columnist offers advice on achieving your business goals—and maximizing your bottom line.
• Access to Capital Might Be a Big Challenge
  
  10/27/2012
  As margins decrease, it will be more difficult to obtain credit. Analyze your debt structure and build as much working capital as possible.
• The Bottom Line: Opportunity Knocks
  
  10/19/2012
  Managing your bottom line is a challenge, but with every adversity comes opportunity.
• The Bottom Line: Contract Farm Labor to the Rescue
  
  08/25/2012
  Some states have recently broadened their legal definition of “employee.”
• The Bottom Line: Do the Best You Can with the Land You Have
  
  04/28/2012
  Farmland will always be a good investment, but in this volatile economy, it may be prudent to invest in the land you already have rather than buy more.
• The Bottom Line: Diversify to Ride the Cycles
  
  03/30/2012
  Diversification might not guarantee you won’t have a loss, but it will minimize your farming business risk.
• The Bottom Line: Is Growth an Objective or a Result?
  
  02/11/2012
  Working capital is the first shock absorber to get you through the financial bumps.