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Are farm finances on a slippery slope?

Canadian agriculture’s balance sheet is strong, but eroding margins and rising costs may temper producers’ optimism

By Geralyn Wichers April 18, 2024

At the end of 2017, Canadian farm debt topped $100 billion. At the time, it was a bigger number than the national debt of 135 countries, noted Country Guide columnist Gerald Pilger. The climb hasn’t stopped. The figure rose steadily since crossing the $100-billion threshold. As of 2022, the most recent year on Statistics Canada’s

“In farming, there are lots of assets where you can use the capital gains exemption, but farmers tend to think they can use it for absolutely anything. That’s not true. There are very specific rules around when and how it can be used and what assets are eligible.” – Edith Frison, MNP.

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Don’t get beat up by taxes this year

Running down best practices and common misconceptions for this tax season

By Don Norman April 18, 2024

Tax season is back and experts say there are a few things farmers should consider as they prepare their 2023 returns. Understanding the implications of certain business activities can reduce tax amounts. For farms that run as corporations, Dec. 31, 2023, was the last day for the temporary immediate expensing option. This program allows corporations

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You’re ready to roll for spring. Is your financial strategy?

By Don Norman April 2, 2024

SPRING Farmers face tighter margins as commodity prices plunge and input costs hold firm

Commodity prices are at least a third lower than last year and input prices are stubbornly high, so farmers will need a spring strategy to squeeze every dollar from every acre, experts warn. “There’s going to be pressure on the margins for pretty much most of the crops that we grow in Manitoba and across

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices in a slow decline

Fifty-six per cent chance of more stable, ENSO neutral weather conditions in late summer and fall U.S. forecasters say

Europe’s illegal pesticide trade surges as farmers cut costs

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Feed Grain Weekly: Prices in a slow decline

Fifty-six per cent chance of more stable, ENSO neutral weather conditions in late summer and fall U.S. forecasters say

Europe’s illegal pesticide trade surges as farmers cut costs

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Are farm finances on a slippery slope?

Don’t get beat up by taxes this year

You’re ready to roll for spring. Is your financial strategy?

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