Farm & Ranch

Transition Planning: 12 Steps to Keep the Family Farming

by Duane Hund Bryan Schurle Bryan Schurle Rodney D. Jones

MF3074

How to transfer management of a farm to the next generation. Families should establish goals and objectives, and understand that procedures may change to fit needs of the new managers. Decide who will be in charge, and who will do what tasks. Review finances and other assets. 4 p.

Published Date: Nov 2012

How Much Debt Can a Farm Carry?

by Michael R. Langemeier

MF288

explains the debt-servicing capability of a farm business.

Revision Date: Nov 2011

Decision Considerations for Expiring CRP Contracts

by Carol Blocksome Rodney D. Jones Kevin L. Herbel

MF2827

Conservation Reserve Program landowners have options, including: keeping land under CRP contract, using land for crops, or using land for forage and/or livestock production. 4-page.

Published Date: Mar 2008

Checklist for Agricultural Employers in Kansas

by Sarah L. Fogleman

MF2697

Information to make employers aware of some of the regulations and requirements that apply to them. 4-page, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2007

Economics of On-Farm Storage

by Kevin C. Dhuyvetter Joseph P. Harner III Jenna Tajchman

MF2474

Examines reason for recent interest in grain storage in Kansas: low grain prices and wide basis levels at harvest, preserving identity of crops, flexibility, reduced bottlenecks at harvest.

Revision Date: Sep 2007

Comparing Irrigation Energy Costs

by Mahbub Alam Danny H. Rogers

MF2360

Shows comparisons between different irrigation energy costs. The selection of the irrigation fuel source is a significant decision; choices are electricity, natural gas, deisel, or propane.

Revision Date: Aug 2006

Evaluating Pumping Plant Efficiency Using On-Farm Fuel Bills

by Danny H. Rogers Mahbub Alam

L885

Are irrigation costs are reasonable? Is irrigation is paying its way? Fuel bills have parts related to pumping plant performance and to crop and irrigation management.

Revision Date: Jul 2006

Farm and Ranch Strategic Planning (Visioning and Goal Setting)

by Rodney D. Jones Sarah L. Fogleman

MF2695

Plans with an overriding vision and a specific mission for the organization will provide a solid foundation for the business and provide guidance for day-to-day activities.

Published Date: Oct 2005

Important Farm Business Terms Defined Business Structures

by Rodney D. Jones Michael R. Langemeier

MF2696

Describes sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies as structures for farm businesses.

Published Date: Oct 2005

Important Farm Business Terms Defined -- Finance

by Michael R. Langemeier Rodney D. Jones

MF477

provides definitions of important farm business terms.

Revision Date: Oct 2005

Kansas Agricultural Lease Law

by Jerrod A. Westfahl

C668

A lease is a contract and terms of the lease will be interpreted and enforced in light of contract law. Over 50 percent of Kansas farmland and pastureland is rented. 8-page.

Revision Date: Jul 2005