University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute

Before applying for a farm loan, consider the 5 “Cs” of credit your lender will use to evaluate your application. Tune into this Farm Management Minute to hear county engagement specialist Darla Campbell break down how to build a good relationship with your lender through clearly communicating those 5 Cs.

With meat goat prices reaching all-time highs, now may be a good time to consider raising meat goats. In this Farm Management Minute, county engagement specialist Jennifer Lutes highlights the right time to sell to capture the year's highest live prices.

With winter weather approaching, check out this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute to learn about USDA’s Livestock Indemnity Program, which can compensate producers if livestock death or injury exceeds normal mortality rates. County engagement specialist Amie Breshears outlines how qualifying producers and contract growers can receive program benefits.

Find time to speak to your tax preparer soon, so you can prevent farm tax bill surprises. Field specialist Mary Sobba explains how to prepare for your tax preparer meeting and how to use a tax estimate. Listen to this Farm Management Minute to hear Sobba's recommendations.

To minimize disputes, put your farm lease in writing. Denice Ferguson, county engagement specialist, describes what to include in a well-written farm lease for this University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute. 

Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance may protect cattle, lamb and swine producers against market volatility. For the Farm Management Minute, agricultural economist Ryan Milhollin outlines how an LRP insurance policy works and how to purchase one.

Farmers have until March 15 to enroll in Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for 2022. Senior research associate Ben Brown describes key differences between ARC and PLC and outlines considerations for choosing in which program to enroll in this Farm Management Minute segment. 

Join us in recognizing October as Co-op Month! In the Farm Management Minute, agricultural and applied economics associate professor Dr. Keri Jacobs showcases agricultural cooperatives' unique structure and the value co-ops provide to their members and communities.

Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance (PRF) helps livestock producers mitigate weather-related risk for haying or grazing acreage. Listen as agricultural economist Ryan Milhollin shares how producers can customize their PRF policies and apply by the deadline for 2022 enrollment in this Farm Management Minute segment.

USDA surprised traders when it reported higher-than-expected corn and soybean stocks for Sept. 1, 2021. For the University of Missouri Extension Farm Management Minute, agricultural economist Marty Foreman explains reasons why the stocks report caught traders by surprise and offers insights into what the report means for corn and soybean prices this fall.