Cash rents, along with farmland prices, are going up. That makes some decisions a little tougher for you. Ryan Huffstutler is an Ag Finance Specialist with Water Street Solutions, and he talks about this situation with Dewey Nelson from KRVN.  Knowing Your Numbers When Making Cash Rent Decisions Huffstutler AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: Know Your Numbers When Making Cash Rent Decisions

You want everybody on your farm to be on the same page during the upcoming planting season - but how can you get your team all pulling in the same direction?  In his weekly Finance First post on FarmFutures.com, Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions talks about a few good communication practices that can help make for a successful planting season.  Read it HERE.

The competition for farmland is fierce, as seen by the ever-increasing prices for farmland and cash rents.  David Dam, a director at Water Street Solutions continues his conversation about the transitioning mode of farm ownership with Dewey Nelson from KRVN.   Land Transitions Dam AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: Strategies for Keeping Your Rented Farm Ground

The RMA announced the spring base price for corn and soybeans earlier this month, and now crop insurance decision-making time is almost over already. In his weekly Finance First post on FarmFutures.com, Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions talks about how good crop insurance decisions now can provide peace of mind later during the growing season.  Read it HERE.

Corn and Soybean Digest attended the succession planning Learning Center Session that we sponsored at Commodity Classic this year, and wrote this about it:  Link here to article

As renting farmland becomes more and more competitive, it's a good idea to do your research.  It can lead you to a competitive advantage.  David Dam, a director at Water Street Solutions, talks with Dewey Nelson from KRVN about some of the demographics involving farmland ownership and ways to make those landlords happy.   Todays Farm Ground Owners Dam AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: Who Are Today's Farmland Owners?

Water Street Solutions will award five college scholarships to ag students for the 2013-14 academic year. The award includes a $1,600 scholarship and tuition to attend the 2013 Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference ($1,000 value). Students from Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota and Kentucky are eligible to apply for these scholarships, and must be enrolled or intend to enroll in an ag-related four year degree program.

Click here for more information on how to apply. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2013.

Cash rents are rising. And it can be hard to determine what you can or should be paying for cash rent. In his weekly Finance First post on www.farmfutures.com, Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions talks about how to look at new rental opportunities - through the lens of your operation's financials. Read it HERE.

If the size of the crowd is any indication, legacy planning is a huge issue on the minds of farmers these days.  Every chair in the room was filled as Max Armstrong of Farm Progress moderated a session about "What to Do Now for a Successful Farm Transition".  Panelists included Darren Frye, President and CEO of Water Street Solutions, Arlan Suderman, Senior Market Analyst with Water Street Solutions, Brian Hensley, Legacy Advisor with Water Street Solutions, and Bryce Knorr, Senior Editor at Farm Futures.

You might already have a will for your farm, so you know where the assets are going when you die.  But have you worked things out with the next generation manager of the farm?  Are they ready to take the helm?  This is the tricky part of legacy planning and Ben Metzger, Director with Water Street Solutions talks about that with Dewey Nelson from KRVN.  Whats the succession plan for your farm Metzger AUDIO

For the text of the interview, click here: What's the Succession Plan for Your Farm?