Browsing: farm finances

Editor’s note: This is part of a series on local cooperatives.MARION, Iowa — As one of the first companies to…

RANDOLPH, Iowa — Isaac Fichter doesn’t remember every detail, but he remembers the day his father retired from farming.“The last…

DECATUR, Ill. — Compared to the last two years, the mid-year land values report, given by Luke Worrell chair of…

When Lynn Fahrmeier got married in the 1990s, he was looking for ways to grow his diversified family farm near…

MANHATTAN, Kan. — For many, investing in the stock market is a long-term retirement strategy that takes discipline to avoid…

TRUXTON, Mo. — Strip-grazing milo (grain sorghum) is a money-saving alternative winter feed plan for cattle, according to University of…

While feed efficiency is always important, it becomes even more so when grain prices are high.Tackling higher feed bills requires…

As harvest wraps up in many areas, decisions on the 2023 season are already being made, including planning out crop…

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Many factors can drive the demand for farmland, but University of Missouri Extension ag economist Ray Massey…

Despite high fuel costs and concerns about fertilizer for 2023, propane isn’t likely to be a issue for rural residents…