Finance

Finance Resources from the Coalition of Companies that Care:

Track tax changes
New rural tax education Web site assists farmers, ranchers and ag producers.

Are money woes creating stress?
Here's an emotional stimulus plan.

Proactive farm management with a plan 
A business plan to empower your farm management.

Low-interest loans available for Wisconsin dairy farmers 
New revolving loan program is now accepting applications.

Think like a CFO 
Focus your attention on the financial side of your business.

Prioritize your payments
Here’s some advice as to which bills to pay first when cash-flow is tight.

Disaster recovery assistance available 
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers a variety of recovery and assistance programs for farmers impacted by natural disasters.

Survival skills needed 
What does it take to succeed in the dairy industry? Here’s a look at what California dairies have done to make it in times of crisis. 

Financial success: Recovery after bankruptcy
New online course from eXtension.

Control what you can 
It looks like there are few parts of the dairy puzzle we can currently control; operating lines have evaporated and lending options are extremely tight.

Consider tax implications of farm liquidation 
In a forced liquidation, deferred income and pre-paid expenses can contribute to generating a significant tax liability. 

3 business pitfalls to avoid 
Problems that can destroy a business.

Examine your enterprises 
Enterprise budgets can help you transform yourself from an average manager to an elite student of the business. They provide snapshots of what is going on within individual areas of your business. Here’s how to get started. 

Tax preparation tips 
Use these tips to prepare for taxes and take a closer look at the bottom line.

Little foreclosure relief in sight for Wisconsin
It could be at least another year before any improvement is seen.

Use tax time to build your financial security
Working families stand to benefit from tax credits, savings strategies

The credit crunch
Despite signs of an improving economy, it may be difficult to obtain financing as lenders have tightened up loan requirements.

Optimize your finances
The upcoming Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Webinar will provide tips on working with lenders, how to obtain the best possible loan terms and interest rates.

Year-end business considerations
Follow these tips to close the books on 2009 and get ready for 2010.

Tips to deal with the dairy profitability cycle
Use these ideas to prepare now for the next downturn.

Investing for farm families 
Online course helps farmers plan for a secure future.

Guide to bankruptcy 
A guide to Chapter 12 bankruptcy, designed for farms is available.

Keys to economic survival 
Not every business survives economic downturns. But every family can survive with faith and a shared purpose to support one another while they seek solutions.

1. Vilsack: Taking time to remember the fallen
2. Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
3. Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production
4. Wis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
5. Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
6. Bio-Vet and Keller break ground on new facility

1. Commentary: Milk faces branding dilemma
2. 4 rules for growing a business or industry
3. Salma Hayek: Milk part of 'perfect' breakfast
4. Chocolate milk a top post-workout food
5. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
6. What do dairy exports mean for Minnesota?

1. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
2. White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
3. Class III futures close out quietly last week
4. 4 rules for growing a business or industry
5. Drop in U.S. underground water levels has accelerated
6. Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation