Tightening Profit Margins Means Farmers Must Control Costs
February 1, 2017
Higher production costs and lower commodity prices mean farmers must control costs more carefully than ever.
Finance/Business
Making Your Retirement Dollar Go Farther
January 31, 2017
These resources may help make your dollar go a little further.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Can Help Families Claim Tax Credits
January 19, 2017
ISU Extension and Outreach trains volunteers to provide free tax preparation.
Understanding Coverage Ratio, a Measure of the Ability to Repay Loans
January 18, 2017
Completing financial statements will be very important as farmers meet with their lender when initiating and renewing loans for 2017.
Free, Online Financial Planning Course
January 13, 2017
Young adults and others who resolve to be financially prepared for 2017 and beyond can take a free, online financial planning course at their convenience.
Budgeting With an Irregular Income
January 10, 2017
Using a budget is an essential skill in managing personal finances.
Purdue Ag Economists Forecast Weak Crop Prices, Farm Incomes in 2017
December 21, 2016
Farm incomes will likely continue to slump next year with grain prices remaining at or near their lowest levels in about a decade.
Ag Producers Should Do Income Tax Planning Before Year Ends
December 14, 2016
Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year based on the information known at this time.
Year-End Review and 2017 Planning
December 12, 2016
The end of a year of managing any business provides an opportunity to assess and evaluate how well management plans and practices worked throughout the year.
Conducting a Ranch Inventory – Part 1
November 28, 2016
Completing a ranch inventory is the first step in the strategic planning process.