Finances
Reviewing tangible and intangible assets are two factors when determining an operation’s value.
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How to increase dairy farm cash flow
An overview of the changes one dairy farm made in the parlor and feed center that increased labor efficiency, enhanced milk quality and increased overall profitability.
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Economic update: April dairy cull cow marketing slowed
Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income for the week of May 28 – June 3, 2023.
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What you need to know about renewable natural gas expansion
Financial pros and cons of adding a renewable natural gas project to your operation.
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What successful dairies do well
Agricultural economist Bruce Dehm discusses commonalities among effectively-managed dairies, which include strong leadership, good bookkeeping, regularly managing a budget, utilizing benchmarks to see how the farm's performance compares to other farms and building an advisory team.
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Key elements for strong risk management
Financial reports, milk check, risk assessment, basis and milk flows are key elements when developing a successful risk management strategy.
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Building a relationship with your lender
Tips for understanding your lender’s perspective and building rapport with them.
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2022 tax preparation strategies
Recordkeeping, farm tax management, farm income averaging and depreciation considerations for farmers this tax season
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