As farm and ranch businesses strive to be profitable, it’s important to understand how investments in assets like land, equipment and commodities will impact the balance sheet. At the same time, even when new opportunities may seem profitable, it’s important to consider their financial feasibility and whether the investment will create cash flow issues for the operation. For more on the importance of keeping both profitability and financial feasibility in mind, Larry Van Tassell, professor and department head in Agricultural Economics at UNL joins the podcast. He also serves as director for the Center for Agricultural Profitability.

Read more at https://cap.unl.edu/management/profitability-vs-feasibility-and-paradox-purchasing-farmland.