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...
Interest Rates – When do I Pull the Trigger?
Everyone likes to talk about interest rates, especially when considering borrowing money. If it is for a home mortgage or a refinance of a farming...
Tips to Improving Your Long-Term Financing Position
At some point in your ag business career you are likely to seek long-term financing for your operation. Reasons may vary from purchase money to...
Is it a Good Idea to Use More Than One Ag Lender?
Ag lending has evolved in how ag credit is delivered and who is delivering that credit. Both agricultural operations and institutions that lend into agriculture...
Planting Season Tips from an Ag Lender
Every spring there’s a sea of tractors out planting the fall crop. During this time there is usually one thing on a farmer’s mind: getting...
Protecting your operation in these uncertain times
With COVID-19 causing disruptions throughout the US economy, farmers and ranchers are experiencing a wide range of side effects. While parts of Rural America have...
What to Expect with the Loan Process During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Most lenders have in place Business Continuity Plans, but COVID-19 has put them to the test, with varying results. With many states enacting stay at...
Women in Agriculture – Navigating Leadership
The landscape of the modern woman in agriculture has made quite a transformation. Women are taking their seat at the table as decision makers, CEOs,...
CREATING A LONG-TERM BUSINESS PLAN
THREE STEPS TO A SOLID LONG-TERM PLAN FOR YOUR OPERATION Ask the right questions and think like a lender when assessing your business’s viability. Planning...
DON’T LET OPTIMISM GET IN THE WAY OF GOOD FINANCIAL DECISIONS
Farmers are eternal optimists, and rightfully so. Raising a crop takes a lot of hope. Planting a seed in the ground, tending it for months...