Farm Management Tour: July 17, 2024

Learn about innovative farm management strategies, new technologies for improving efficiency and productivity, ways to ensure a successful transition of farm operations to the next generation. Join us at the 91st annual Purdue Farm Management Tour and reception honoring the 2024 Indiana Master Farmers in Randolph County (Winchester), Indiana on Wednesday, July 17th.

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How Hog Diseases Impact Supply, Demand and Profit

May 12, 2019

Hog prices and profits are way up right now. One of the primary reasons is a terrible disease known as African swine fever, which has been boosting prices since April.

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International Benchmarks for Wheat Production (2019)

May 12, 2019

We examine the competitiveness of wheat production for important international wheat regions using 2013 to 2017 data from the agri benchmark network.

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International Benchmarks for Soybean Production (2019)

May 12, 2019

We examine the competitiveness of soybean production for important international soybean regions using 2013 to 2017 data from the agri benchmark network.

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International Benchmarks for Corn Production (2019)

May 12, 2019

We examine the competitiveness of corn production for important international corn regions using 2013 to 2017 data from the agri benchmark network.

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Pro forma Financial Statements

May 8, 2019

A spreadsheet to create pro-forma income and sources and uses of funds statements, and to compute repayment capacity and liquidity measures.

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Prospects for Swine Feed Costs in 2019

April 12, 2019

Examine recent trends in feed costs for farrow-to-finish and swine finishing enterprises, and the impact of changes in corn and soybean meal prices on swine finishing feed cost.

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Spring 2019 Corn & Soybean Outlook

April 1, 2019

Recorded April 1, 2019 | Purdue agricultural economists Michael Langemeier and James Mintert review the crop outlook following the March 29th USDA’s Prospective Planting and Grain Stocks reports.

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Low Hog Prices to Start the Year

March 12, 2019

Hog prices have been struggling so far this year. In February, USDA estimated live prices were $39.04 per hundredweight, the lowest February price in 16 years dating back to 2003.

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Factors Impacting Feeding Cost of Gain and Cattle Finishing Net Returns

March 12, 2019

The factors impacting feeding cost of gain and cattle finishing net returns are discussed. After dropping below $75 per cwt in May 2018, feeding cost of gain increased to $80.31 in December.

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2019 Crop Cost and Return Guide

March 8, 2019

Purdue Extension specialists in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, and Botany & Plant Pathology collaborate to provide a resource to project financials for the upcoming cropping year. This is the March 2019 updated guide.

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Upcoming Events

Purdue Farm Management Tour & Indiana Master Farmer Reception 2024

Two outstanding farms in east-central Indiana will host visitors wanting to learn about farm and crop management on July 17th for the Purdue University Farm Management Tour. The Indiana Master Farmer reception and panel discussion will follow.

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