Smart Marketing on the part of grain farmers...get the entire article at this link. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/silos-a-new-weapon-for-farmers-01052012.html

Here's a great article on recent farm land costs.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700198236/Farmland-has-biggest-1-year-value-jump-since-1980.html

Farming with technology has always been an interesting discussion. Here is an article on the use of Facebook in agriculture.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/story/2011-09-03/Social-media-connects-farmers-with-local-customers/50243472/1?loc=interstitialskip

Countryside Data started it's first web site in 1995. We have seen a great deal of growth in web use. The link to this Deseret News article is one you should read.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700173761/Report-shows-more-US-farmers-relying-on-Internet.html?pg=1

If you are a small to mid-sized farm operation. Here a link to a great article on farmers markets, cashflow planning...check it out.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/2011-07-28-farmer-entrepreneurs_n.htm

Spring of 2011 is a tough one in most areas of the United States and Canada. In our region we have outstanding snow pack, and plenty of rain. Combined with several attempts at spring weather, we now have run off pushing the limits of many rivers here in Eastern Idaho ...

Great American agriculture moments: Check out this recent article from Forbes Magazine.

http://blogs.forbes.com/williampentland/2011/02/12/american-agricultures-sputnik-moment/

Corn reserves hit 15 year low. This article at www.usatoday.com may be of interest to our readers.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2011-02-09-corn-low_N.htm

Financing a farm, ranch or agri-business at times can be a challenge. Here's a link to an article on capital and capitalizm in the history of United States agriculture.

Food for thought. This article is part of a series you may want to follow...stay tuned and we will ...

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Negotiating effectively is very important...for anyone.

These tips and skills can be invaluable. Here's a link to a great article. Check it out. It's the posted dated November 6, 2010, titled: How to Negotiate Effectively, the link will take you to Inc.com

http://mondaysmallbizbuzz.blogspot ...

We have always suggested to our clients to prepare an annual budget. It's a great road map for the year. With 2010 winding down and soon to start 2011, here is a great article on how and why to have a business budget. Every business from the farm to ...

As producers we need to be effective at marketing our products. Whether we do the marketing ourselves or thru grower groups. Check out this story with the following link:http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700077232/Farmers-try-to-boost-sales-by-landing-on-big-menus.html?pg=2

Most small to mid-sized companies sit atop rich veins of untapped profits that can be made to pay off handsomely with a little imagination and reinvention.

What for more to come on this subject. Comment on your take of this subject.

August 7, 2009

Our Pro Biz Planner has recently been expanded and updated to now include, break even planning to include the number of sales units need for covering your costs as well as units needed to achieve your sales goals. The calculations of break even are for annual, monthly ...

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Proposals to help small businesses

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Small Business Stimulus Deals