Category: Agricultural Finance

Valuation Methods on Farm Balance Sheets

Valuation Methods on Farm Balance Sheets

In the realm of agricultural accounting, there are several approaches to valuing assets. The most common valuation approaches include: Before exploring each of these in more depth, it is noteworthy that the same balance sheet may use a combination of the methods above. In fact, it is very common to find that an individual balance

The Farm Debt Crisis of the 1980s

The Farm Debt Crisis of the 1980s

The farm debt crisis of the 1980s was a significant economic and social issue that primarily affected farmers and agricultural lenders in the United States. It was characterized by a combination of factors including high interest rates, falling commodity prices, oversupply of agricultural products, and a decline in land values. These conditions made it difficult

Basics of Farm Lending

Collateral in Agricultural Lending

Collateral in Agricultural Lending

Simple Explanation: Collateral is a term used for any property that a lender may claim in the event a borrower doesn’t pay a loan. Read on to learn more! Collateral in agricultural lending refers to the assets or property that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan. The purpose of collateral

The Four Financial Statements in Agricultural Accounting

The Four Financial Statements in Agricultural Accounting

In agricultural accounting, four main financial statements are used to provide a comprehensive view of the financial health and performance of the agricultural operation. Together, these financial statements help stakeholders assess the financial performance, liquidity, solvency, and overall viability of the agricultural business. Read on to learn more! The Income Statement In agricultural accounting, the

Quick Ratio in Farm Financials

Quick Ratio in Farm Financials

The Quick Ratio tells us whether a farmer or rancher will enough money from the most liquid assets to cover their debts in the next year.  The most liquid assets are things like cash, marketable securities and accounts receivable.  The current ratio is one of the important liquidity ratios which helps farmers and financial analysts determine whether

Working Ratio in Farm Financials

Working Ratio in Farm Financials

The working capital ratio tells us whether a farmer or rancher will enough money from the most liquid assets to cover their debts in the next year. Working capital is one of the important liquidity ratios which helps farmers and financial analysts determine whether a farm or ranch can meet short-term loan obligations. Working Capital Formula Working

The Current Ratio in Farm Financials

The Current Ratio in Farm Financials

The current ratio tells us whether a farmer or rancher will enough money to cover their debts in the next year. The current ratio is one of the important liquidity ratios which helps farmers and financial analysts determine whether a farm or ranch can meet short-term loan obligations. Current Ratio Formula Current Ratio = Current

The Key Metrics for Measuring Farm Financial Performance

The Key Metrics for Measuring Farm Financial Performance

Overview of the Farm Financial Ratios Measuring farm financial performance is a crucial aspect for any agricultural operation. To maintain a viable operation, farms, ranches and agribusinesses should keep accurate and up to date balance sheets and maintain an annual or yearly income statement.  However, measuring farm performance means more than reading these statements. You must understand the

Retained Earnings on Agricultural Balance Sheets

Retained Earnings on Agricultural Balance Sheets

Retained earnings on a farm balance sheet is the amount of money earned by the farm and kept as part of the operation. This amount has not been distributed in the form of dividends to the owner. Retained earnings is a core component of the equity section of a balance sheet. In This Section What