Managing for Profit

Surviving and thriving in 2016

Ohio State University Extension Ag Economist Matt Roberts was in Nebraska recently for a presentation at the Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Ag Edge conference. In an interview with Brownfield, Roberts talked about some steps farmers should be taking to get through this current “rough patch” in the farm economy, including building up a cash cushion.

“What I encourage farmers to do is to have a full year of land charges, in cash, as your ‘keep your powder dry’ emergency fund,” Roberts said.

Roberts also shared his thoughts on what he sees happening with cash rents.

AUDIO: Matt Roberts