Moe Russell
Which Category Describes You? | What Traits Does a Successful Farmer Have?
Aug 1, 2010, By Moe Russell
This past winter I did a lot of speaking to farm groups throughout the Midwest and I’ve never had more fun...
NASCAR Offers Farming Lessons
Apr 1, 2010, By Moe Russell
Last month I reviewed a system Chris Barron of Carson Barron Farms is using as a growth model for multi-generational farms. Since we’re both NASCAR fans, I would like to share some thoughts Chris sent me when comparing racing to farming...
Consolidating Farms Can Bring Opportunity for Growers
Mar 25, 2010, By Moe Russel
The 2008 Rural Life survey conducted by Iowa State University indicates that in the next five years 43% of Iowa farmers plan to retire, and only 56% had a successor identified. This means there will be many opportunities for growth of existing operations if done correctly...
Four Tips for Farmers Looking for Better Profits
Feb 15, 2010, BY MOE RUSSELL
Over the years we have observed that profitability in production agriculture is not a function of size of operation, type of operation or location...
Corn and Soybean Farmers Should Embrace Change and Opportunity | Change Provides Opportunity
Jan 1, 2010, By Moe Russell
The last three years have been a volatility nightmare with the price swings we've seen in corn, soybeans, oil, gold and other commodities. Cash grain...
Will Yields Help Pay For Farmland?
Dec 1, 2009
I often get calls from clients who are looking at buying farmland and want me to do a feasibility analysis. I gladly do, but I would like to share some...
Farmers Can Learn From Adversity
Nov 15, 2009, BY MOE RUSSELL
What a challenging fall this has been, trying to get a wet, immature crop out of the field, dried and stored or sold. If you are currently struggling...
Strengthening Relationships with Input Suppliers is a Positive for Farmers | Team Up With Your Supplier
Nov 1, 2009, By Moe Russell
For some time, I have been writing and speaking about the need for producers to look at developing long-term relationships with suppliers. This is because...
Depreciation: The Real Cost | Tips for Farmers Dealing with Farm Equipment Depreciation
Oct 1, 2009, By Moe Russell
Few will dispute that depreciation is not a real cost, even though you do not write a check for it every year. We view depreciation two different ways....
Remember Big-Picture Farm-Management Issues: Cash, Credit, Costs, Customers
Sep 1, 2009, By Moe Russell
I am a big believer in perspective. It's easy, in the grind of a growing season, to become preoccupied with day-to-day operational activities and temporarily...
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