Grant Wiese, the founder of Farm 640, to talk about what it really takes to stay profitable when every penny matters. Grant brings deep experience helping farmers identify their true costs, sharpen their marketing confidence, and make business decisions based on facts—not gut feelings. He’s the mind behind the Farm Buying Toolbox and Cash Flow+, practical systems designed to help farmers master their numbers, compare scenarios, and make smart financial moves even in challenging years.
“Navigating Tight Margins with Financial Mastery” dives straight into the realities of today’s ag economy. Grant Wiese joins the Farm4Profit crew to unpack how producers can manage risk, make data-backed marketing decisions, and plan for the future—even when margins are razor thin.
Listeners will hear how knowing your true cost of production can transform decision-making. Many farmers can quote a yield goal, but few know their exact breakeven per acre. Grant explains why that’s dangerous, especially when a small swing in grain price—say, $4.25 vs. $4.75 corn—can make or break profitability.
We explore:
What separates top-performing farms from the rest: discipline, review frequency, and financial clarity.
The tools and tactics that make cost tracking doable, not daunting—like Farm 640’s break-even calculators, enterprise analysis, and scenario planning tools.
How to decide whether an input (like fungicide) is worth it—or if it’s better to pocket the margin.
Strategies for 2026 planning, especially for those facing lender pressure or uncertain financing.
Grant also addresses one of the most overlooked challenges in ag finances: family living costs. Are they still silently eating into farm cash flow? And how can farmers balance growth and survival when every acre and dollar count?
“You can’t afford not to know your numbers.”
Track cost per acre, per bushel, and per enterprise—not just yield.
Use real ROI data to guide every major decision.
Revisit numbers monthly, not just at year-end.
Balance ambition with financial stability—growth should build equity, not just acres.
Grant is offering an exclusive Cash Flow+ Giveaway—a tool worth $8,000 designed to help farmers take control of their financial future.
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