
Farm business

U.S. hail insurer looks northward

To debt, or not to debt?
As we head further into 2025, will more debt be essential for a farm’s success?

A spectacular 2024 defied predictions, again
Investing for Fun and Profit: Also, my amateur investor market outlook for 2025

FCC’s charts to consider in 2025
On a per-acre basis, equipment costs have risen faster than farm revenue

Editor’s Rant: We’re all Phil now

How tariffs could influence cattle prices
The Markets: A 10 per cent tariff on Canadian cattle could be absorbed by U.S. consumer prices

Dollars from data
Improving the quality of the quantifying can help improve bottom lines, nutrient management, yields and decision-making

Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan

Focus on your family strengths to move forward
Seeds of Encouragement: The Appreciative Inquiry exercise can shed new light on the potential of your people

Expect smaller margins for error in 2025
Unless you're growing pinto beans, sharpen your pencils when calculating costs of production