Caitlyn Kelly

Succession planning is about much more than “handing over the keys.” It has huge tax implications for retiring agricultural producers and their successors.

Tax Strategies for Farm & Ranch Succession Planning

Federal crop insurance is a crucial risk management tool, but the way it works can get complicated.

A Simple Guide to Crop Insurance

Livestock insurance is an important safety net for farmers and ranchers, protecting livelihoods from unexpected losses, disease, disaster and other risks. Here’s how it works.

A Simple Guide to Livestock Insurance

Transitioning an agricultural operation—whether a farm, ranch, or other ag-based business—can be a complicated and daunting process. Familiarizing yourself with these basic succession planning concepts is a great place to start.

The Succession Planning Starter Kit: Checklist, Definitions and Resources

Land lease agreements or ‘grazing leases’ can be a valuable tool, giving new farmers access to land they might not be able to buy outright. Here’s what you can expect to find in a typical agreement.

A Simple Guide to Grazing Leases

At Ambrook we think that one of the most important, and difficult, challenges for producers is measuring the true cost of production. This is the amount that it costs to produce inclusive of direct costs, operating expenses, financing costs, management labor, and so on. 

Case Study: California Cow-Calf

Part One of Managerial Accounting for Raising Livestock for Cow-calf, Dairies, and other Breeding Stock Operations

Why Managerial Accounting is Important

Summarize animal management and stock flow.

Managerial Stock Flow Workbook

Learn core accounting concepts for livestock operations through detailed examples.