As growers many of you have likely gone to your bank or other financial institution and found many new, young faces. The account officers or...
‘BREAK YOUR COMPANY’: 4 REASONS FOR FARM STRESS TESTING
Editor’s note: This is the first of two articles discussing farm stress-testing. Read part two on how to stress test here. Ask farmers a historical...
4 STEPS TO STRESS TEST YOUR FARM AND ALL THE ‘WHAT IFS’ YOU’LL ANSWER
Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles discussing farm stress testing. Read part one on why to stress test here. Stress testing is...
Are You Really Using Your Financial Statements to Improve your Operation?
For years now your bank or other financial institution has been asking you for financial statements whenever you request a farm loan. Whether it is...
Agriculture Reaches Further than the Farm
Did you know about 1 in every 12 jobs is tied to agriculture? To produce U.S. food, fuel, and fiber it takes almost 22 million...
American Farmers Bring Everyone to the Table
National Ag Day As we cope with the tumultuous times, many of us are seeking things that make us more comfortable. We may look back...
National Pistachio Day
The Power of Pistachios Pistachios have a rich history and are very deserving of national and world recognition on February 26, 2021. Those of us...
Celebrate the Blue Corduroy Jacket – National FFA Week
What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions, “blue corduroy jacket?” If I had to guess, I bet it is FFA....
Financing Permanent Crops in the West: 4 Things Lenders Consider
The Western U.S. differs from the rest of the country in many ways. The West, especially California, is one of the most productive places in...
2021 OPPORTUNITIES: CAPTURE PROFITS, CONTROL COSTS IN AN EXPECTED BULLISH GRAIN MARKET YEAR
With a lot of positive momentum heading into the year and continued signs that’s likely to be the case for a while, the first few...