2009-09-172009-09-171987https://hdl.handle.net/10365/6101The article deals with equity characteristics, income characteristics, the short run cash flow analysis and the rate of return to assets and owner equity. The late 1980's were a time of substantial economic stress for North Dakota farmers and creditors due to several factors such as low commodity prices, high interest rates and declining land values. A summary of the economic crisis in farming closes the article.North Dakota State UniversityArticle