When you’re looking at research data, make sure you know what you’re comparing, and which new products will make a real difference on your farm
After 36 years of writing columns you might expect that I’ve dealt with some topics more than once. This is one of them. It is all about interpreting research trials and the deluge of yield data that is used to convince a farmer to use a variety or product. It is all about natural variation […] Read moreYou’re still selling your 2012 crop, but it’s already time to start making decisions about your pricing strategies for 2013
Winter is a good time to make marketing decisions. Not just for the crop you already have in the bin, but for the crops you’re planning to seed in the coming spring. This is the time to consider your alternatives and decide how much risk you want to take. Cash grains For “cash grains” that […] Read moreBonds have a reputation for safety, but these days they come with risk. Andrew Allentuck explains the risk behind the ratings
It’s tough to get off-farm investing right. Capital markets are perilous places. It’s as vital to control risks as it is to make a profit. After all, you don’t want to put all your money in one stock or even one sector or type of asset. But some assets, especially bonds, have an awful lot […] Read more
