Republican House Budget Resolution presents $177.86 billion in ag cuts over...
The FY2012 Republican House Budget Resolution proposes $177.86 billion in agriculture program cuts over the next 10 years.
View ArticleStudy shows consumers buy private-label milk to save
Natural Products Marketplace reports a recent study by Market Force Information reveals milk is the most popular private-label product.
View ArticleWis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
The Wisconsin state budget-writing committee voted in favor of a motion that could affect the outcome of a lawsuit filed against a proposed $35 million dairy.
View ArticlePlanning for that next change
Decisions on a modern dairy farm often involve six to seven figures in cost. The modern dairy owner has to make those decisions after fully researching existing examples and be flexible enough to...
View ArticlePossible feed shortages require immediate preparation
Have adequate feed supplies is always a worry for farmers.
View ArticleHouse ag leaders criticize proposal to cut crop insurance
An Obama Administration budget proposal to reduce spending on federal crop insurance drew negative responses from leaders of the House Ag Committee.
View ArticleCompare your numbers against Iowa's livestock budgets
Careful budgeting is key when making purchases for livestock operations. The publication Livestock Enterprise Budgets for Iowa – 2015, contains estimates of production costs for common livestock...
View ArticleWhen creating 2016 budgets, keep in mind family living costs
In 2014, the total noncapital living expenses averaged $81,711--or $6,809 a month for each family. This average was 1.2 percent higher than in 2013. Another $7,225 was used to buy capital items such as...
View ArticleCrop insurance targeted for $18 Billion in cuts
As feared, the federally subsidized crop insurance program is on the chopping block again, based on the Obama administration’s 2017 budget proposal released Tuesday.
View ArticleDairy budgets available through ISU Extension and Outreach
Budgets will help farmers monitor their financial situation.
View ArticleControl the Controllables
After analyzing hundreds of dairy farm budgets over a number of years, the one thing that separates higher profit herds from average is their ability to manage forage quality and inventories.
View ArticleBudgeting with an Irregular Income
Using a budget is an essential skill in managing personal finances. If you are a business owner, farmer, rancher, earn based on sales commissions or are seasonally employed, you may not have consistent...
View ArticleCrop, Livestock Budget Spreadsheets for 2017 Available to Texas Farmers,...
Crop and livestock budget spreadsheets are now available to both farmers and ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.
View ArticleTrump Budget Cuts May Stir Backlash in Rural America
President Donald Trump’s proposals to slash federal aid to the poor, the sick and people living in rural areas reflect conservatives' demands for a smaller federal government but target many of the...
View ArticleDairy Heifer Feed Cost Budget
Today’s successful dairy operators recognize that heifers are an important investment in the future of the dairy business .
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