Now is the time to start early and take advantage of some strategic opportunities to save on taxes for both you and your family this year.

There are solutions that can help farmers avoid medical debt. From negotiation to financial assistance, there are options, but where do you begin?

Dairy producers have waited long enough for precision ag to acclimate to their unique and varied operations. While precision farming in row crops has enjoyed exceptional growth over the past 20 years, it’s been slower to take root in hay and forage.

Agricultural leases are an important tool heavily relied on by many farmers and ranchers across the U.S. agricultural industry. Although the parties are free to negotiate a wide variety of terms, agriculture leases should, at minimum, contain the “Four P's”: the parties, property, period and payment.

Money in the bank is like having a cow-calf operation. The more cows you have, generally the more calves you have to sell, and the higher your income is from that “calf crop.” Depleting your savings now is like selling your cows off.

How often have you heard about the importance of having financial statements? Perhaps you have heeded that advice and have used a variety of spreadsheet tools, software and outsourcing alternatives for creating accurate balance sheets and accrual income statements. Now what?