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Using Farm Cash Flow Statements to Assess Operational Health
Make more informed financial decisions by understanding your farm cash flow. A farm cash flow statement documents the movement of money in and out of your farming operation during a specific period,...
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Farm Income News: Net Farm Income Falls Below the 10-Year Average
Explore key findings from the USDA’s first 2024 farm income forecast report and why they matter. Farm income news was front and center last week with the release of the USDA’s first farm income...
View ArticleHow California’s Proposition 12 Impacts U.S. Pork
Nine U.S. states have banned gestation crates, but farmers are facing challenges across state lines. Proposition 12 for California pork went into full effect at the start of 2024, requiring farmers...
View ArticleThree Key Farm Trends from the 2022 Ag Census
Farm income was at an all-time high in 2022 but not without challenges, according to the latest ag census. With multiple records broken, 2022 was a historic year for agriculture. Farmers saw...
View ArticleThe Panhandle Fires: Outlook, Challenges, and Resources for Ranchers
Information and resources for ranchers impacted by the Texas Panhandle fires. The Texas panhandle fires, also known as the Smokehouse Creek fires, are a devastating blow to many cattle ranchers...
View ArticleDecoding The Deficit: Unpacking The 2024 U.S. Agriculture Trade Balance
Despite a record-high deficit in 2024, experts predict the agricultural trade deficit will be halved by 2028. After a record-breaking report last quarter, the U.S. agricultural trade balance remained...
View ArticleWhat Farmers Need to Know About Hiring H-2A Workers
H-2A workers have become vital to farming, but the process of applying is a challenge for farm employers. The cost of farm labor has been increasing for years. In 2024, farm labor is expected to rise...
View ArticleHow Federal Government Shutdowns Affect Agriculture
Many farmers rely on government programs to keep their operations running. The government plays a big role in farm income, from providing crop insurance to facilitating USDA programs that pay farmers...
View ArticleReviving Rural Resilience Through Agricultural Policy
Over the years, the number of farms and agricultural land in the U.S. has steadily been in decline. Is agricultural policy the answer? The 2022 Census of Agriculture reported that the number of...
View ArticleAg Internship Tips for Young Professionals
Ag internships should be more than Starbucks runs. Internships have become increasingly popular over the years. In fact, in 1992, only 17 percent of students participated in internships. Fast forward...
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