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Tricky new territory for managers of family farms to negotiate

Farm Record Keeping: A Practical Guide to Boosting Productivity and Profitability

By Dr Trywell MuzerengiFarming is more than just growing crops or raising livestock — it is a business that requires … Continue reading "Farm Record Keeping: A Practical Guide to B...

Tight cash flows leading to farm management changes

A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says the current economy is restricting cash on hand for many row crop producers. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Sch...

75% of farmers say they want stronger limits on who can own farmland

Farmers have spoken loudly in a RealAgristudies survey on land ownership restrictions —and 75% agree that there should be stronger limits on who can own farmland. Farmland has been...

FCS Financial Field Notes: Helping farmers manage high input costs at planting

Chad McCullough with FCS Financial says ag lenders can help producers stay on track by regularly reviewing expenses and adjusting financial plans as conditions change throughout th...

How family farms can thrive in tough markets

Dr. Kohl’s Commentary: Family farms profit through intentional decisions, collaboration and accountability. Use peer groups, diversification and strategic planning to succeed...

Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: Unlocking the Secrets to Profitable Farmland Investment Strategies

Homestead Capital’s David Chan covers U.S. farmland investing, covering equity vs credit approaches, permanent vs row crops, return drivers, inflation-hedging and diversification b...

Farm Succession Planning Is Also Business Planning: What Illinois Farm Families Should Consider

Farm Succession Planning Is Also Business Planning: What Illinois Farm Families Should Consider is an important reminder that passing down a farm is not only an estate planning iss...

Safety net or entrepreneurial side hustles? Why more Canadian farmers are turning to off-farm income

A clear financial divide is widening across the Canadian agricultural landscape, and it’s forcing a portion of producers to look beyond the farm gate to keep their operations finan...

Many farmers focused on cutting costs, finding revenue

A west central Indiana farmer says another year of lower farm incomes has led to changes in his operation. Jason Brier, who grows corn and soybeans and does custom work in Warren a...

Woolf Farms Faces Rising Costs as New Growing Season Begins

SALEM, Ohio – Dale Woolf, owner of Woolf Farms, discussed the outlook for the upcoming growing season, highlighting both the diversity of the farm’s operations and the financial pr...

Risk management tool for dairy farmers hitting limits as inflation grows

Fertilizer for corn alone is up 30% as dairy farmers head into planting season.

“Sitting out the season”: Some Minnesota farms halt production amid financial strain

The prospect of negative returns is forcing drastic decisions on a handful of Minnesota farms. Steve Zenk with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tells Brownfield a small segm...

I have a 150-acre farm and $250K in debt. How do I budget in such a volatile industry?

Dave, I have a 150-acre farm, and I recently began running my operation debt-free. The problem is that I have $250,000 in debt from bad financial decisions in the past. Plus, the v...

Feedstuff Finder connects farmers with feed options

Farmers can locate feed and manage costs with tools like Feedstuff Finder, improving budgeting and sourcing decisions.

Feedstuff Finder connects farmers with feed options

Farmers can locate feed and manage costs with tools like Feedstuff Finder, improving budgeting and sourcing decisions.

Dryland Farming in the Pacific Northwest

Dryland Farming in the Pacific Northwest: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Prospects Author: Blaine Bickelhaupt, ALC, Managing Broker Dryland farming has long shaped the Pacific...

Poll: The mega-farm and land price connection

When news breaks of a large or very large farm entering creditor protection, it's human nature for many to tsk-tsk and say I told you so. Whatever your thoughts on the most recent...

Using early-season crop management to drive higher net returns

An Ohio-based agronomist says early-season management could help drive 2026 crop returns. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Matt Hutcheson with Seed Consultants says ground c...

NMPF says FARM-ES protects farm data, provides opportunities

A national dairy group says the FARM-ES, or Farmers Assuring Responsible Management -Environmental Stewardship program, helps dairy producers document their sustainable practices a...

Farm Business Disputes in Illinois: How to Protect the Family Farm Before Conflict Escalates

Farm Business Disputes in Illinois: How to Protect the Family Farm Before Conflict Escalates is an important topic for farm owners, agribusiness partners, and multi-generational fa...

What lessons can we learn from Monette Farms?

While the agricultural industry often equates growth with success, the financial challenges surrounding Monette Farms serve as a sobering reminder that scale is not a safeguard aga...

2026 fertilizer management considerations for forage and hay producers

Learn how to manage fertilizer efficiently during high prices and drought with soil testing, planning, and strategic use.

Failing to distinguish between active farmers and passive landowners is a fundamental flaw

Family farms are more than businesses