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Canadian asset values outpace U.S. growth in assets. Asset values in Canada have climbed each year over the last five, and they’re expected to continue climbing in 2017, an indication of a healthy farm economy.

Mar 14, 2017

Are you on top of your farm financial fitness? In this post, we look at what’s ahead for 2018 balance sheets and income statements.

Mar 13, 2018

As 2018 interest rates are expected to increase, are fixed or variable rate loans your best option?

Mar 20, 2018

The payback period and discounted payback period are two useful methods to evaluate the time it will take to recover the capital outflow of an investment project.

Oct 10, 2017

Income is the primary source of repayment for loans. In this point, we'll look at interest rates and the risks they pose for the capability to meet financial obligations. Explore how to focus on efficiency to control costs, boost income and protect the ability to repay debt.

Mar 21, 2017

Canadian farms’ financial leverage remains strong across all agricultural sectors.

Oct 31, 2017

Canadian crop receipts are projected to increase in 2016-17, while livestock receipts are projected to decline slightly.

Jun 14, 2016

As farm profit margins tighten financial resilience will be important. What can we learn from the downturn in the U.S. farm sector?

Apr 03, 2018

FCC Senior Economist Leigh Anderson explains how the value of the Canadian dollar is decided and why a lower loonie can benefit the Canadian ag industry.

Sep 07, 2016

In this post, we’ll look at what’s ahead in 2017 and dive into the difference between your farm income statements and balance sheets. They’re basic financial tools, but important to master because they drive your business decisions.

Mar 07, 2017