Buy by the book 

By: Jodie Wehrspann

A former mechanic plans his machinery purchases using a single machinery ledger. Using it can save money and prevent downtime.Mike Denton has worked as...

Golden age of the buyer 

By: Jodie Wehrspann

Who you rely on for products and services may never be the same again.This is the first story in a series about how distribution channels in agriculture...

8 Buying mistakes every farmer makes (and how to avoid them) 

By: Jodie Wehrspann

As with any other function on your farm, buying inputs is a skill that requires prudence and practice. And it doesn't matter if you have been doing it...

Who will give me fifty? 

By: Roxanne Furlong

Farm auction sites are popping up on the Web. Here's how to bid online.If you are a bloodhound at local sales, you will still feel the thrill of a great...

Purchasing power 

By: Karen McMahon

Buying group pool purchase orders for maximum discounts on inputs.Bob Johnson is the ultimate shopper. From a modest office on his family's hog and grain...

Specialty grain chain 

By: Karen McMahon

Farm manager and retail group unite to match growers with processorsA unique venture that links growers with suppliers and end processors should be ready...

Cut land rent costs 

By: Karen McMahon

Creative deals with current landlords, and farmers seeking retirement, could deliver more acres at less cost to you.Farmland rental rates, which have...

Farmer cooperatives cooperating 

By: Business of buying

Mergers and joint ventures continue to occur among Midwest cooperatives. The most recent includes the proposed consolidation of Farmland Industries of...

Buying in a new market 

By: Jodie Wehrspann

The products you buy and sell are changing. Here's how to keep up.Purdue agricultural economist and futurist Dr. Mike Boehlje stands in agray flannel...

Saving for a rainy day 

By: the staff of Farm Industry News

Congress is considering a program of tax-deferred savings for farmers tohelp them build a cash reserve for times of low income. The program wouldallow...

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