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A step-by-step guide to get control of your farm finances
Understand the 4E money strategy and the nine key drivers that affect financial wellness

Intend to pass on your farm? There’s still time to plan and avoid large taxes
A farmer discovers a huge tax liability as he plans to transfer the farm to his nephew

The dangers of cheap money
Interest rates at historical lows could pose future problems for farmers

Editor’s Column: Our lines of defence during the COVID-19 pandemic

Seven strategies of successful farms
Focusing on costs, risks, and your farm’s budget and financial plan

The Sky is not falling, Part 2
Free markets are best equipped to find solutions to global problems

Is your farm doing cash, accrual, or no budgeting?
Farm Management: Budget planning hasn’t kept pace with today’s farm value, size, or complexity

Farm Financial Planner: Estate planning for the very long term
This tree farmer’s crop will take decades to mature, but tax planning is still key

How to ask your lender for money when you need it
Having a business plan that tells your farm’s story increases your chance of success with lenders

Family sees four options to get farm finances on track
If you’re in financial trouble, address the problem without abandoning your goals
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.