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General Farm Management & Strategy
Recorded December 5, 2014 | A discussion of farm program choices that farmers and landowners need to make in early 2015. Programs discussed include ARC-County, PLC, and ARC-Individual, as well as base acreage reallocation and yield updating.
Read MoreIowa State University offers corn producers resources to help weigh potential delayed harvest and/or result in additional field losses due to drier stalks and ears against potential drying charges and/or discounts.
Read MoreUse Iowa State University’s spreadsheet decision tool to compare total drying cost per bushel based on the type of drying system and price inputs.
Read MoreThe cost of drying corn grain will depend on the type and size of drying system utilized, the amount of moisture to be removed, the weather conditions during the drying period, and the current per unit costs for electricity and drying fuel.
Read MoreThis article is one of a series of financial management articles that will examine financial statements and financial analysis. Stress testing describes a range of techniques that can be used to access the vulnerability of a firm’s balance sheet and income statement to changes in prices, production, or financing.
Read MoreThis article is one of a series of financial management articles that will examine financial statements and financial analysis. There are numerous sources of risk in production agriculture.
Read MoreFarm buildings and livestock facilities often outlast their owner’s need for them, but can still provide usable service. Farm operators and livestock producers may be able to make use of certain types of farm buildings but are not in a position to invest in new facilities.
Read MoreThis article is one of a series of financial management articles that will examine financial statements and financial analysis. There are numerous sources of risk in production agriculture.
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