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Financial Ratios Part 16 of 21: Replacement Margin Coverage Ratio
Published on December 16, 2011
Can the business or farm pay all of its term debt payments on time and purchase needed capital assets in cash? -
Farm land leasing web page established
Published on December 12, 2011
Farm land leasing information for both landowners and farm operators is now on the web. -
Michigan regulations for manure, and contaminated wash and storm water on livestock farms
Published on December 2, 2011
Some people ask “Are there any laws for farmers spreading manure?” Others claim, “There are too many laws” regarding manure management. So what are the laws in Michigan? -
Environmental challenges for agriculture
Published on November 23, 2011
EPA proposes a rule requiring CAFOs to submit information to EPA to more effectively carryout permitting on a national level -
Fracking water usage in relation to a domestic activity
Published on November 15, 2011
Water utilized to fracture (frack) an eight-stage horizontal oil and gas well can approach 5,000,000 gallons. How much is this in relation to watering our lawn? -
Local bakeries driving interest in hard wheat production in Michigan
Published on November 14, 2011
Local food demand is providing niche market possibilities for alternative crops such as hard wheat for bread flour. Michigan State University research is field testing varieties that may interest farmers. -
It is hard to run a business alone
Published on October 13, 2011
Running a business requires skills in production, marketing and finances and it is difficult for one person to do it all. -
Michigan Oil and Gas Newsletter
Published on October 10, 2011
Oil and Gas Newsletter discusses royalty, liability issues, proposed State of Michigan mineral rights auction and hydraulic fracturing regulations. -
Financial Ratios Part 12 of 21: Capital Debt Repayment Capacity
Published on October 6, 2011
How much has been generated to cover business or farm debt and capital replacement costs? -
Financial Ratios Part 8 of 21: Rate of Return on Assets
Published on October 6, 2011
What rate of interest did the business provide to its investors this year?