I recently wrote an article for Southeast Farm Press on key factors in the 2014 crop decision process. The article is posted here: http://southeastfarmpress.com/soybeans/some-key-factors-will-sway-2014-planting-decisions
All posts by Chuck Danehower, Extension Area Specialist - Farm Management
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for February 28, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market022814.pdf .
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for February 21, 2014 has been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market022114.pdf .
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for February 14, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market021414.pdf . Continue reading
Financially successful farmers share at least six things in common
I have put together some thoughts that I have been sharing with producers at UT Extension county meetings. Brad Haire with Southeast Farm Press has helped me put it in print- http://southeastfarmpress.com/management/financially-successful-farmers-share-least-six-things-common . Continue reading
Dr. Aaron Smith’s comments on February 10 WASDE reports
Dr. Aaron Smith has comments on the February 10, 2014 WASDE report – http://economics.ag.utk.edu/outlook.html . Continue reading
Profitability Outlook Update
As we start 2014, budgets and projections particularly at average yields look to be closer or tighter than 2013. Lower commodity prices in 2014 could squeeze profit margins and in some instances create negative margins. Producers should develop their own financial plans to gauge the effects of lower prices on their operation. Continue reading
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for February 7, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/crop.html . Continue reading