Five Financial Strategies to Weather Grain Price Uncertainty
Five Financial Strategies to Weather Grain Price Uncertainty
The grain industry is under pressure - here are MNP's top 5 financial tips for producers in 2019.
What is the REAL cost of production? Step back and see the whole picture. Once you understand your expenses, you can evaluate your potential for profit in 2019.
How well do you understand your cash flow situation? Determine what crops you can sell when you need cash to pay bills\.
What does your insurance protect you from? There are several programs that offer protection from grain price declines. Check to see if your program meets your needs.
What is informing your marketing decisions? Stick to trusted sources when making decisions. Misinformation is a growing concern as people try to make sense of the industry.
Be honest with yourself. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, don’t wait. Schedule a business review with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee to learn what your options are before it’s too late. Learn more
Plan for Profitability
Our Farm Management Consulting team works with you to determine costs of production, including any new capital investments, day-to-day financing decisions or land rental rates and find solutions that are right for you.
MNP’s latest fact sheet arms you with five strategies to minimize the negative impacts to your business.
Check in on Cash Flow
With insights and expertise from MNP’s Farm Management Consulting team, you can create a sound cash-flow strategy by helping you make sense of the grain market and manage relationships with creditors and lenders.
MNP’s latest fact sheet arms you with five strategies to minimize the negative impacts to your business.
Review Your Insurance
MNP’s Ag Risk Management Projector (ARMP) can help assist you in reviewing your insurance options and recommend coverage to protect you against your biggest risks.
MNP’s latest fact sheet arms you with five strategies to minimize the negative impacts to your business.
Make Measured Choices
Save yourself time and avoid the risk of misinformation by subscribing to MNP’s If It Was My Farm newsletter. We deliver curated news to your inbox so you can focus on growing your crops.
MNP’s latest fact sheet arms you with five strategies to minimize the negative impacts to your business.
Take Stock of Your Situation
MNP’s Corporate Recovery Services team is a leader in the field and ready to help you make the most of your situation. We work with you to implement success strategies and protect your rights.
MNP’s latest fact sheet arms you with five strategies to minimize the negative impacts to your business.
The agriculture industry is no stranger to ups and downs but making quick decisions can be more costly than staying the course and working with the experts. To learn more about your options, contact your local Business Advisor or Farm Management Consultant.
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