This paper attempts to provide some information for the "prudent" manager to consider as he plans farming operations for the 1980's. First, some suggested farm planning prices, then some observations on expected trends in ag profitability for each of the major types of farms in the five state...

I'll try, in this paper, to provide some information for the "prudent" planner to consider as he plans farming operations for the 1980's. First a look at farm planning prices, then a few observations on ag profitability and possible changes in ag structure during the coming decade.

This report summarizes the individual farm records of the members of the Southwestern Minnesota Farm Business Management Association for 2011. Whole-farm information and enterprise costs and returns are reported. The year-end analysis of the individual farms was performed by the Association...

With increased volatility of feed prices dairy farm managers are no longer concerned with managing just milk price volatility but are considering the adoption of risk management programs that address income over feed cost (IOFC) margin risk. Successful margin risk management should be founded on...