Farm Business - General
Could agriculture face a Southwest-type meltdown?
Here’s what farmers should consider with this sometimes complex question.
Economic growth is stalling in rural America. That’s according to the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) from Creighton University.
Farmers can harvest incredible value by stress testing their business margins, says Chris Barron, a national financial consultant for Ag View Solutions and Iowa farmer.
While the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is unique, the situation does provide lessons for farmer’s financial management and risk management.
Rate increases can put a squeeze on farm profitability. Have you factored in how these cost-of-money increases affect your storage costs?
Agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks increased 8.1% in 2022 to $103.1 billion, according to the American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank Performance Report.
In farming and in life, success can be defined in endless ways. Five farmers share their perspective.
Create a process to brainstorm, prioritize and implement ideas for your operation.
Follow this strategy to reduce turnover and increase morale on your farm team.