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Leasing vs. Buying Farm Machinery
(2009-06-01)
Equipment leasing has gained favor with farmers and ranchers in recent years. This publication discusses how to determine lease cost and analyzes lease vs. purchase options. An example of such an analysis is included.
Managing a Family Budget
(2008-09-16)
Without budgeting, family living expenses may exceed the available income and jeopardize the overall financial goals of the farm and family. This publication offers information on developing a family budget and provides ...
Making Decisions with Enterprise Budgets
(2000-11-08)
Enterprise budgets can help farmers and ranchers make better decisions about what products to produce and how to produce them economically. This publication tells how to create and use enterprise budgets and includes an example.
Selecting and Working with a Broker
(2008-10-17)
Producers who wish to trade futures or options contracts will need to work with a broker. These tips can help in selecting a broker and in forging a good working relationship.
Farm and Ranch Business Management Functions
(2009-02-04)
This publication discussess several management functions, including organization, staffing and direction and control. Suggested activities help managers learn how to implement these functions in their farm and ranch businesses.
Definitions of Marketing Terms
(2008-12-05)
This publication defines many of the marketing terms producers may encounter.
Post-Harvest Marketing Alternatives
(2009-02-04)
The marketing time frame for crops can be divided into three parts--pre-harvest, harvest and post-harvest. This publication focuses on the more common post-harvest marketing strategies using forward contracts, storage, ...
Farm and Ranch Personnel Management
(2009-05-01)
People--human capital--are an important resource in making a farm or ranch business more competitive in today's business environment. This publication summarizes the ideas about modern personnel management that illustrate ...
Financial and Economic Terms
(2008-12-05)
This publication lists and defines many financial and economic terms with which producers should be familiar.
Developing a Marketing Plan
(2009-03-02)
Developing a good marketing plan will help you identify and quantify costs, set price goals, determine potential price outlook, examine production and price risk, and develop a strategy for marketing your crop. This ...