Flood Damage and Prevented Planting
April 10, 2019
This year some farms may qualify for crop insurance prevented planting payments due to flood damage. Here are planting dates for RMA coverage, as well as some unknowns and considerations as you assess the damage to your property.
Should Leases be Adjusted for Flood-Damaged Farm Ground?
March 28, 2019
This article provides guidance on adjusting rental rates for flood-damaged cropland with different lease characteristics, including having that important landlord-tenant discussion this spring before planting.
Grain Marketing Workshop Feb. 26-27 in Hastings
February 15, 2019
When times are tight, one key to keeping the farm is managing income by having an effective grain marketing plan, one that accounts for an individual farmer’s cost of production, balance sheet and cash flow. Learn how to develop one for your farm.
Will A Post-Harvest Date-Driven Marketing Plan Improve Your Corn Revenue?
January 24, 2019
This article evaluates various date-driven post-harvest marketing strategies for corn using historical cash prices from Columbus, Nebraska.
“Taking Charge Of Change” Focus of Women in Ag Conference
January 24, 2019
Women producers looking to increase their business management skills are encouraged to attend the 2019 Women in Agriculture Conference Feb. 21-22 in Kearney. Conference and lodging scholarships are available and applications are due by Feb. 1.
Register Now for Annie’s Project Course
January 10, 2019
Through Annie’s Project courses farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators by networking and managing critical information. Registration is now underway for three-week courses beginning in late January in Beatrice and Sidney.
The Marketing Mind Game
January 9, 2019
Developing a marketing plan with realistic expectations is one of the practices recommended here to help reduce anxiety and keep growers from getting lost in the marketing mind game.
Tips for Fixing Quicken Mistakes Quickly
November 29, 2018
With your December pre-tax planning meeting right around the corner, it is time to get your Quicken file in order. These tips can help you combat two frustrating problems common to making rapid-fire, catch-up journal entries.