Farm Safety: A Profitable Investment
The most profitable farms are not only those that have the latest equipment or the highest production numbers. They’re the ones that consistently make...
Planning for the Unexpected
Insurance Essentials for Farm Families
One of the most difficult situations that I have had to deal with in my banking career is financial distress...
Farming Efficiency
Across the Ozarks, cow/calf operations and small farms are the backbone of our rural communities. Many producers balance farming with full-time jobs while still...
Integrated Pest Management
What Seasoned Gardeners have known all along
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, has been around since the late 1950s and gained popularity in the 1960s....
Preparing Now To Save Time and Stress When Filing Taxes
With tax season just around the corner, organizing W-2s, mortgage interest statements, dependent care forms, and other essential documents now can help reduce stress,...
New Year’s Financial Resolutions
Well, here we are heading into another new year. As the old cliché goes, it seems like they roll by faster and faster. By...
Farm Succession Planning
How to hand your operation over to the next generation
Farm transition planning can be overwhelming to consider. Land, equipment, equity and retirement. Where do...
Smart Borrowing for Today’s Teens
Borrowing money for the first time is a big deal, and it’s something many teens will face – whether it’s for a first car,...
Education is Important
Educating the public about the day to day on the farm is a daunting thought. But in today’s world of misinformation coming from social...
The Penny Retirement: What It Means
Say goodbye to the penny and learn what it means for your cash and daily transactions
Money is a part of our everyday life. We use...
