Finances
Last year ended with interest rates the highest in 16 years, while quarter one of 2024 shows slight improvements.
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Dairy farming with a $15 breakeven
Maximizing parlor efficiency, quality feed, reducing expenses without sacrificing quality, labor efficiency, maintaining financial stability and diversifying revenue streams are several ways to reduce breakeven cost while maximizing profitability.
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Estimating return on investment of 3D cameras in dairies
Economic advantages of adopting 3D imaging technology (3DIT) on dairy farms and analyzing key areas of savings and potential return on investment (ROI).
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The ramblings of an ag banker at 3 a.m.
Characteristics and habits to avoid when trying to build a positive relationship with your banker.
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Review record-keeping methods and retention standards
Considerations and methods to develop a simple record-keeping system.
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Fraud on the farm: It’s time to protect yourself
Six common types of cyberattacks and payment fraud outlined, along with tips to implement in a fraud prevention protocol.
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Economic Update: Congress releases first six budget bills, including agriculture
The all-milk and mailbox price spread widened last November while FSA interest rates continue downward this month.
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Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings down in 2023
With 139 filings, farm bankruptcies were the lowest since 2004.
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