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Balance Sheet Basics

Learn how to create and analyze a farm balance sheet with expert articles. Understand assets, liabilities, and equity to strengthen your farm’s financial health.

Sep 29, 2025 – Business Insights

Understanding Agricultural Credit Decision Factors

Assessing your operation’s financial health, understanding your key ratios and building strong working capital are key to accessing the credit you need to strategically expand your operation for long-term success.
Mar 17, 2023 – Business Insights

Bulletproof Your Balance Sheet

Think liquidity and asset utilization during times of reduced margins
Aug 22, 2022 – Business Insights

The True Measure of Your Breakeven

A breakeven is a road map for a farm’s marketing strategy; be sure your compass is pointed the right way.
May 5, 2022 – Business Insights

Hidden Costs on Your Farm’s Balance Sheet

Pay attention to expenses paid after income tax and family living are deducted
Feb 11, 2022 – Business Insights

Managing Agricultural Equipment Financing and Other Fixed Costs on Your Farm

Farmers can reduce financial stress by reassessing fixed costs like agricultural equipment financing and land costs. Tracking utilization and profitability helps optimize resources and maintain sustainability in a tightening ag economy.
Oct 15, 2021 – Business Insights

Keep Your Breakeven Current

Identifying how seasonal factors impact your breakeven can help ensure your operation’s profitability.
Aug 25, 2020 – Business Insights

Navigating Your Balance Sheet Through Challenging Times

Taking a closer look at your balance sheet now can help producers set a better course for the future.
Sep 4, 2019 – Business Insights

Farm Cost Saving Tip: Pay Your Family a Salary

Untracked, small withdrawals can leave a big dent on your balance sheet
Aug 28, 2019 – Business Insights

3 Traits of a Successful Operation

Farming techniques may change, but the fundamentals of running a profitable farm year after year remain the same.

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