Taxes and Finance
Kristjan Hebert focuses on long-term gain over short-term gains on his Saskatchewan farm.
Klinefelter was an internationally known thought leader in agricultural finance, farm and ranch management, business and personnel management, and risk management.
New operating loans have interest rates double compared to 2021
This powerful leadership tool is vital for big-picture planning.
Multiyear budgets provide focus and remove surprises.
The theme for the 2021 Top Producer Summit is “Breaking New Ground.”
The rural economy is slowly improving after being crashed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
With all the global and economic uncertainty, it’s easy to just say: “OK, I’ll take whatever outcome — successful or terrible — that comes my way.
To create a win-win relationship, stay focused on traits your lender appreciates—and avoid those that make your lender squirm.
Use this market rally to lock in profitable margins for this year and future years. That includes managing both the revenue side and the cost side.
As you settle in for lots of cab time this spring, be sure to add a new podcast to your playlist.
This business practice reduces employee expenses and optimizes asset needs.
Warren Buffett has been the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is routinely asked for his advice by students and others in the business. Here are a few of his tips.
How can you be ready, willing and able to lead your farm into the future? Start by developing a decision-making process.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Dave Nelson of Nelson Family Farms based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Nelson is also co-owner of Ag Solutions Group.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Roric Paulman of Paulman Farms based in Sutherland, Neb., which is in the heart of the Ogallala aquifer and the southwest portion of the state.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Dick Wittman and Cori Wittman Stitt. This father-daughter duo farm Lapwai, Idaho.
Research repeatedly proves employee-referred candidates are three times more likely to be a good match for the job.
Need a good conversation to fill some tractor or road time this summer? Subscribe to “The Farm CPA Podcast” with Paul Neiffer.
Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Ben Riensche, owner of Blue Diamond Farming Company. Riensche talks about the evolution of his farm, his growth strategy, farm investments, succession planning and more.
As planting season winds down, it’s time to review, update and forecast your farm budget.
For 2020, total farm lending was $98.6 billion, a slight decrease from 2019.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Kristjan Hebert, managing partner of Hebert Grain Ventures in Moosomin, Saskatchewan.
The concept and calculation of return on investment is pretty simple. Yet, it is often poorly defined and poorly understood.
Is your operation poised for financial stability?
As you start making 2022 crop production plans, couple them with risk management plans. One tool to consider is margin protection for federal crop insurance.
For 2024, USDA projects that food price inflation will be lower than that seen in 2023 and significantly lower than the rise seen in 2022.