UT Institute of Agriculture to co-host Farm Bill Information Sessions

Four meetings to be held across the state

JACKSON, Tenn. – The Agricultural Act of 2014, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, contains many changes that will affect producers.  The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture along with Farm Credit Mid-America, Tennessee Soybean Association and Tennessee Farm Bureau are hosting a series of Farm Bill Information Sessions to help producers navigate through the complexities of the new legislation and make informed decisions for their farming operations. Continue reading →

It’s August. And though cool, wet weather in some areas delayed crop progress this season, many growers are now shifting to harvest mode. While there is maybe a little lull before harvest, review management duties as you get ready for harvest. Continue reading at Southeast Farm Press.

If you plan on attending the Mid-South Ag Finance Conference August 6 at UT Martin, remember to register by  emailing  tpayne@utm.edu or calling (731) 881-7324. Additional information is at Mid-South Ag Finance Conference.

Recently I  discussed the need for producers to perform a mid-year financial checkup on their operation. That has become even more critical after the July 11 USDA crop report and the realization that commodity prices are in a downtrend with little prospects to turn upward. Continue reading at Southeast Farm Press.

You are invited to the 13^th Annual Mid-South Agricultural Finance Conference on Wednesday, August 6.  The conference will be held at the University of Tennessee at Martin University Center from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  This year, the always popular Dave Kohl is being joined by Steve Isaacs and Richard Brock.  Continue reading →

Although this is a busy time production wise, do some calculations to determine whether you are on budget. Share your updated budget or plan with your lender. If there are cash flow problems, your lender needs to know early to explore alternatives. If you wait until the end of the year or when your production loan is due, the alternatives narrow considerably. Continue reading at Southeast Farm Press