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...
DON’T GET DISTRACTED BY WHAT YOU CAN’T CONTROL
Focus your energy on risk management, other farm-level strategies With its many production and marketing variables, agriculture is a volatile marketplace and has been for...
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...
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,...
3 Looming Factors for Farm Financial Health as 2019 Winds Down
With last week's release of the latest Beige Book, the summary of commentary on current economic conditions in each of the nation's 12 Federal Reserve...
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...