Goals for farmers shaped by Kansas State workshop outcomes
Diane Yeaman recounts a 214 day Kansas State University Extension Service workshop where area farmers learned to set explicit family and farm goals. Marvin Fausett advised documenting joint objectives, measuring results, and balancing risk with income ambitions through four illustrative scenarios.
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Diane Yeamans
Kansas State University Extension Service
Marvin Fausett
Chanute
Fausett
Planning Helps Farmers Cut Stress With Written Plans
Kansas State University extension economist Don Pretzer says a written farm plan reduces stress by providing a reference during hard times. He cites data on farm receipts concentration, advocates enterprise accounting, and stresses testing, re evaluation, and careful financing analysis including loan structures and inflation effects.
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Don Pretzer
Kansas State University Extension Service
Marketing Strategy to Boost Farmer Pay Through Planned Sales
Kansas State University Extension Economist Mike Sands outlines a structured marketing plan for farmers to optimize prices and manage risk. He emphasizes eight key decisions, hedging, and basis forecasting, noting emotions can drive poor timing. He also cites seasonal patterns, recommending disciplined pricing rather than chasing highs.
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Mike Sands
Kansas State University
Sands
Block says economy will fix grain glut. no PIK backup plan
Agriculture Secretary John Block told a six state group via phone there is no alternative to the payment in kind program if growth fails. He hopes stronger domestic and world demand will reduce surpluses and lift prices, while noting the administration relies on an economic turnaround to align markets with production.
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Topeka
Kan
John Block
U.S
Block
Ivan Wyatt
Kansas Farmers Union
Wyatt
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