Winter Wheat Economics in Nebraska
September 1, 2020
Including winter wheat in the cropping system does not appear to be a profitable decision when one only examines the production costs and expected returns. Generally, there are additional production and economic benefits (35 to 100 bushels per acre increase in corn or grain sorghum yield) that should be considered.
Estimating Cost of Production in Quicken
August 27, 2020
The challenge with developing a true cost of production is that expenses for farms and ranches often span multiple years. To surmount this boundary in Quicken, using a multiple tag system is recommended.
Free Quicken Course for Farmers and Ranchers
August 21, 2020
A new online course aims to equip Nebraska agricultural producers with the skills and tools needed to establish or improve digital financial record keeping for their operations.
Quicken Tags for Your Farm or Ranch
August 21, 2020
Tags can help you glean information from your Quicken file without complicating your category list. This article discusses how to get started with tags, and how to use them to enhance your financial records.
5 Things to Improve Your Quicken Record Keeping
August 20, 2020
Many computer programs are available to help you organize your financial information. If you already have Quicken, here are five things you can do to improve your Quicken file.
Tips for Fixing Quicken Mistakes Quickly
August 20, 2020
When inputting several months of entries, it is likely that you are going to make a few mistakes. Here are a few tips to tackle two common problems when entering transactions into Quicken.
Farm and Ranch Filing Systems
August 20, 2020
The goal of record-keeping is to be able to access the information you need quickly. This starts with a filing system that is tailored to the needs of your farm or ranch.
Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease
August 14, 2020
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or 'handshake' agreements. The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated.