Decision Tools
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Breakeven Cow-Q-Lator for Feeders or Cull Cows
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145 KB6-9-16An Excel worksheet that calculates breakevens for feeders or cull cows.
Corn Stalk Grazing Calculator                       
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145 KB6-9-16An Excel worksheet for matching livestock size and numbers with corn stalk acres needed with a cost.
Cow-Calf Share Lease   Cow-Q-Lator
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198 KB6-9-16An Excel worksheet that calculates an equitable share arrangement for leasing cows. The password for this spreadsheet is "cow" if prompt to use one.
Cow-Calf Cost Cow-Q-Lator
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357 KB6-9-16An Excel worksheet that calculates the cost of raising one calf.
Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator
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195 KB6-9-16An Excel worksheet with Examples comparing the cost of TDN and Crude Protein in different feeds considering transportation and handling costs with losses. It also calculates the feed needed and total cost given herd size and days fed.
Articles
12/6/24Virtual Series Planned on Organizing Legal and Financial DocumentsCenter for Agricultural Profitability
11/18/24Budgeting Family Living into Cost of Production: Why It Matters for Farm and Ranch FamiliesAnastasia Meyer
11/11/14Avoid Year-End Operating Loan PitfallsJessica Groskopf
08/16/24When Should Ranchers Start Tax Planning?Bethany Johnston, Aaron Berger
07/25/24Nebraska Extension, Ag Budget Calculator Program Recognized with National AwardRyan Evans
06/25/24Interest Rates: Suggestions for ManagementJay Parsons, John Hewlett, Jeff Tranel
06/17/24What Do Ongoing High Interest Rates Mean for Ag Producers?Jay Parsons, John Hewlett, Jeff Tranel
05/28/24The Basics of Loans for Farmers and RanchersJessica Groskopf
03/21/24How Does Refinancing Affect Your Balance Sheet?Jessica Groskopf
12/20/23One-Participant 401(k): Saving for retirement and reducing taxesAaron Berger, Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters, Doug Nelson
12/20/23One-Participant 401(k) as a tool for farmers and ranchersAaron Berger, Jessica Groskopf, Cory Walters, Doug Nelson
11/27/23What is IRS Section 180 and how does it work?Shannon Sand
09/15/23Tax accounting vs. managerial accounting: what is the difference and why does it matter?Shannon Sand, Matt Stockton
06/27/23Nebraska approves pass-through entity tax billTina Barrett
06/08/23Using breakeven analysis for better decisionsLarry Van Tassell
10/26/2211 Key Management Decisions Made Easier Using the Agricultural Budget Calculator (ABC)Larry Van Tassell, Glennis McClure, Jay Parsons
09/20/22Tax Options Amid Drought ConditionsTina Barrett
07/14/22Protecting Liquidity with Tax PlanningTina Barrett
06/01/22Tracking Cost of Production During the Growing Season Using the Ag Budget Calculator (ABC) ProgramGlennis McClure
04/19/22Roth IRAs for Children Earning a Wage on the FarmJessica Groskopf, Doug Nelson
03/08/22Nebraska Inheritance Tax UpdateDave Aiken
10/02/21The Nebraska Microenterprise Tax CreditTina Barrett
09/22/21Benchmarking – What Can We Learn from Others?Glennis McClure
08/27/21Keeping Accurate Digital RecordsJessica Groskopf
06/14/21The Lost Art of the Check RegisterJessica Groskopf
05/18/21Have You Reconciled Your Bank Statements Recently?Jessica Groskopf
05/04/21Depreciable vs. Non-depreciable Assets: Where Should I Invest?Jay Parsons, John Hewlett, Jeff Tranel
04/22/21Rising Fuel and Input Prices: Adjusting Enterprise Budgets and Tracking Cost of ProductionGlennis McClure
12/10/20Year-end Financial Analysis and Tax Management StrategiesJeff Tranel, Jay Parsons, John Hewlett
08/21/20Estimating Cost of Production in QuickenJessica Groskopf
08/19/20Farm and Ranch Filing SystemsJessica Groskopf
08/07/20Quicken Tags for Your Farm or RanchJessica Groskopf
08/07/205 Things to Improve Your Quicken Record-keepingJessica Groskopf
08/07/20Tips for Fixing Quicken Mistakes QuicklyJessica Groskopf