
When it comes to cash flow, ignorance is dangerous
Tighter margins make it that much easier to find yourself caught short when bills come due

Tips on securing business financing

Deadline extended for cash advances
Applications will be accepted until March 2017

Drought-hit tax deferral zones named
In some areas, this is the second year in a row where a lack of feed forced the sale of breeding stock

Will the money come in fast enough this fall?
Make a list of bills coming due, expected crop sales, and make use of cash advances, says market expert

Farm debt at record highs — but top lender not worried
While FCC says most farmers can handle their debt load, financial expert Merle Good says some are ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’

Margins are tight — will you be able to squeeze out a profit this year?
Management specialist Dean Dyck says have a break-even budget, buy inputs early, and forget about machinery purchases

What if interest rates went up here?
An immediate hike isn’t likely, but the U.S. move could signal future changes

The cost of living may be a lot more than you think
Cash flow is king in any business, and farmers need to factor in family living costs when preparing their business plans

Cash flow really is king when growing your farm
Tighter margins have upped the danger level for farms that have expanded or just getting started