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How To Understand The Costs Of Production
It’s a simple equation: When production costs go up, your net income usually goes down. This means that the best way to enhance your farm’s profitability is to manage your costs, and the first step in doing that is to understand the different types...View Details -
Strategic Planning
There are multiple types of planning that take place within a business. When thinking of planning, attention often goes directly to financial or business planning. Strategic planning is another important aspect of a successful business. The...View Details -
Bulletproofing Your Farm: Financial and Technological Strategies with Aaron Wilson
How do modern farmers navigate a landscape riddled with economic volatility, high input costs and unpredictable weather? In our enlightening conversation with Aaron Wilson, a seasoned generational farmer from Ballard County, Ky., you'll hear the secrets to successfully managing a 3,000-acre farming operation that grows corn, soybeans and wheat.View Details -
How to Buy Land at Auction: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step into the dynamic realm of land auctions where opportunities abound and strategies can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this engaging episode, we chat with Michael Harris, owner of Harris Real Estate and Auction, who shares his multi-generational expertise in navigating the auction landscape. With an impressive family legacy spanning over four generations, Michael brings invaluable insights into the auction process, emphasizing the importance of preparation for potential buyers and sellers alike.View Details -
Moving Beyond Just a Number: How to Read Your Appraisal
Land is often an agricultural producer's most significant asset. Whether you are buying, selling or refinancing, understanding how professional appraisers determine market value is the foundation of sound financial decision-making. In our latest...View Details -
What are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser
Episode 4: What are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser. Finances and record keeping. They’re not the most exciting parts of farming, but they are powerful pieces you need for a successful loan approval.View Details -
Increase Your Financial IQ: Tips For Working With A Lender
It’s no secret that agriculture is a capital-intensive industry, so it should be no surprise that many farmers turn to lenders to access the funds they need to buy livestock, equipment, facilities and land. Approaching a prospective lender can be...View Details
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year and across the country, your local Farm Credit association hosts in-person and virtual events designed to help you start, manage and grow your farming operation. Browse through the AgBizInfo events to find the right event for you!
2026 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge
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This program consists of one national and four regional events attended by college students with a strong interest in the dairy industry. They compete by creating a farm management plan for a dairy...
