With net farm incomes predicted to decrease 8.1% in 2021, you may be looking for ways to stretch your budget and increase profitability. One...
Is Over Analysis Bogging You Down?
“Paralysis by Analysis” may be affecting the productivity of you or some of your colleagues. Are important deadlines being missed? In the ag lending business,...
Rebuilding the Beef Industry Throughout 2021
As we celebrate Beef Month in May, it is still easy to see that BEEF is the protein of choice for the American consumer. It...
A New Generation of Ag Lenders
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...
4 Steps to Maximize Financial Success this Planting Season
Spring is here and planting season will shortly be in full force. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects farmers will plant a record 182 million...
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...