Four Trends Shaping On Farm Cash Flow

A DTN/Progressive Farmer article

After several years of profits that helped build working capital, tighter margins are forcing grain producers to focus on preserving the liquidity they have left.

Production costs, interest rates and equipment expenses are putting pressure on farm cash flow, while strong land values can bolster balance sheets without necessarily putting more cash in producers' hands.

The result is a much different farm economy than producers experienced just a few years ago, said Rudi Pitzer Perry, regional vice president of agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America.

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