n farm financial management, it is generally recognized that the best measure of farm size is gross revenue, not acreage.

A significant new provision of the 2008 farm bill is the agricultural disaster relief trust fund and supplemental agricultural disaster assistance program.

Some livestock producers are eligible to receive disaster assistance payments.

Individual operators, including youth, may apply for up to $6,000 for a two-year project grant and groups of three or more can apply for up to $18,000.

An NDSU Extension family economics specialist provides tips to help people weather the current tough financial times.

Lenders say North Dakota agricultural credit will be available and reasonably priced in 2009.

Don’t let holiday shopping put your budget in the red.

Be a savvy buyer when shopping for appliances or electronics.

Producers should do tax planning before the end of the year.