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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Silage / Earlage Decision Aid

January 14, 2019

This South Dakota State University Extension Silage/Earlage Calculator is designed to help corn and livestock producers answer questions regarding the value of standing fields of corn either as grain, silage and earlage.

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2019 Ag Outlook

December 19, 2018

Recorded December 19, 2018 | Purdue ag economists Chris Hurt, Michael Langemeier, and Jim Mintert discuss updated corn and soybean supply/demand information, planting decisions, and the implications for farmers of the recently passed 2018 Farm Bill.

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Using Stress Testing to Examine the Impact of an Increase in Interest Rates

November 8, 2018

Stress testing can be an extremely useful tool when evaluating strategies for dealing with lower prices, higher costs, asset purchases, and changes in loan terms.

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Swine Feed Cost Projections for 2019

October 12, 2018

Examines trends in feed costs as well as the impact of corn and soybean meal prices on swine finishing feed costs.

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Flexible Cash Lease Comparisons

October 6, 2018

Compare the net returns of a crop share arrangement with two flexible cash lease arrangements.

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Comparing Net Returns for Alternative Leasing Arrangements

October 6, 2018

A west central Indiana case farm is used to illustrate net returns to land derived from crop share, fixed cash rent, and flexible cash lease arrangements.

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Fall 2018 Crop Outlook

September 13, 2018

Recorded September 13, 2018 | Updated corn and soybean outlook following the release of USDA’s Crop Production and WASDE reports.

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How Can I Improve Labor Productivity?

September 12, 2018

Labor efficiency and productivity can be improved by examining per unit costs among inputs and making appropriate adjustments to a farm’s input mix.

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What Should My Farm Benchmark?

September 8, 2018

Benchmarking is an important component to a continuous improvement program.

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Managing Your Farm in Challenging Times​

August 22, 2018

Recorded August 22, 2018 | Purdue Ag Economists discuss marketing strategies for 2018 corn and soybean crops and provide updated farmland value and cash rent information.

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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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Faculty Speaking Events

Find out where we will be presenting next as we collaborate with others.

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