Farm Business - General
Because tenants cover the input costs, a net-share lease greatly reduces the need for a cash outlay by the landowner.
Despite the positive sentiment, local community bankers report concerns about lower commodity prices, the ‘big bank mess’ and another potential rate hike in June by the Fed.
According to a person familiar with the matter, there is no certainty Viterra will be able to reach an agreement on the terms of a deal.
Acid-test ratios shows if you have sufficient short-term assets that can be converted to cash to cover short-term liabilities.
The rapid runup in land values caused farmland values to hit historic levels over the past two years. The dynamics are starting to shift, as input prices, interest rates and commodity prices are eating into outlooks.
John Phipps thinks many, if not most of the electric vehicle startups will fail, but he also thinks their sheer number will chip away at the dominance of major car companies and spur a change in current regulations.
The economic environment today is similar to the 1970s and into the mid-80s. Although we are not expecting a 1980s-style farm collapse, there are lessons and opportunities to gain from a milder version of the 1980s.
More than 50% of farmers intend to grow their operation, based on responses in Purdue’s February 2023 Ag Economy Barometer. If you’re thinking about scaling your farm, it’s important to first ask these questions.
Judas goats? One of history’s last slaughterhouse witnesses to the bizarre Judas goat spectacle recalls the death parade to the killing floor.