Cost of production

Can you count on decent profits in a good year? If not, farm finance experts say you might want to re-evaluate your expenses.

Profitability in the red meat sector is expected to be positive in 2020 as global demand remains robust.

Producers should be mindful that the slowdown in land value growth could increase their risk and that land values must be in synch with variables such as net income, interest rates, commodity prices and productivity, experts say.

The 2020 outlook of Canada’s grains, oilseeds and pulses sectors is driven by growing global supplies, trade tensions and slowing global economic growth.

Four experts offer their best advice for buyers and sellers attending a farm equipment auction

Knowing how fast your farm machinery is depreciating and how to slow it is an important factor when buying more equipment.

Ownership of farmland was unchanged between 2011 and 2016, but Canadian producers shifted to more cash rent agreements.

Planning a construction project? Whether you’re hiring a contractor or doing it yourself, consider these questions to help make your project a success.

Buying your own weigh scale can seem costly, but knowing what your inventory looks like at any time opens many marketing opportunities.

Expanding your seeded acreage may not be as beneficial as you might think. Sometimes, fewer acres will be more profitable, depending on equipment operating costs and manpower.