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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Projected Corn and Soybean Breakeven Prices

April 12, 2018

The costs that should be included in enterprise budgets and breakeven prices for corn and soybeans on high productivity soil in Indiana.

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Spring 2018 Crop Outlook

March 30, 2018

Recorded March 30, 2018 | Purdue ag. economists Chris Hurt, Michael Langemeier and Jim Mintert review the crop outlook following the March 30th release of USDA’s Planting Intentions & Grain Stocks reports.

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2018 Crop Cost and Return Guide

March 1, 2018

The Purdue Crop Cost and Return Guide offers farmers a resource to project financials for the coming cropping year. These are the March 2018 crop budget estimations.

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Making Your 2018 Crop Insurance Decisions

March 1, 2018

Recorded March 1, 2018 | Purdue ag economists Michael Langemeier & Jim Mintert discuss 2018 corn and soybean crop insurance choices and provide insight into decision making for corn and soybean farmers.

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Cattle inventory growth slowing down; but beef production still increasing

February 13, 2018

USDA released its annual Cattle inventory report last week and the report confirmed that, although the U.S. cattle herd was still growing during 2017, the rate of growth slowed sharply compared to recent years.

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How Are You Deploying Farm Profits?

February 8, 2018

How a farm deploys, or distributes, profits across current and non-current assets can be an important consideration, especially when financial conditions are tight.

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​Ag Business Climate Outlook for 2018

January 9, 2018

Recorded January 3, 2018 | Purdue ag. economists Chris Hurt, Michael Langemeier & Jim Mintert discuss the ag. economy outlook and management strategies for 2018.

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Volatility in 2017 Calf and Feeder Prices; What’s in Store for 2018?

December 20, 2017

Prices for calves and feeder cattle started off 2017 sharply lower than a year earlier but, by year-end, prices were well above 12 months prior.

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Hog Prices Strengthen

December 13, 2017

Hog prices this fall have been stronger than anticipated. In early October, USDA analysts estimated that fourth quarter live prices would average $38-$40 per hundredweight.

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Cattle Feeding Returns Improving

November 13, 2017

Estimated cattle feeding returns calculated each month by Iowa State Extension provide insight into the situation Corn Belt feeders face.

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

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