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Briefing Rooms

Farm Income and Costs: Glossary

Debt/Asset Ratio

The debt/asset ratio is farm business debt divided by farm business assets, converted to a percent by multiplying by 100. It measures debt pledged against farm business assets, indicating overall financial risk.

For more information, contact: Ken Erickson

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Updated date: December 17, 2001