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...
Product Diversification in Your Agriculture Business
Taking a calculated risk
One of the fears that earlier generations of farmers and ranchers faced was the inability to accurately measure the potential costs...
Tips for Holiday Budgeting
Plan ahead to stay on budget
Holidays are a time for family gatherings, gift exchanges and big meals. But for some families, the holidays can...
Why Depreciation is Important
Farmers and ranchers, over the course of daily tasks and business, purchase a variety of items for use on the farm. Many of these...
How to Protect Your Animals Through Trusts & Estate Planning
A Personal Story That Sparked a Conversation
Recently, I was speaking with a close friend whose elderly family member is preparing for major surgery this...
Ag Lending Collateral
What’s needed to secure a farm loan
When it comes to Ag loans, what’s collateral, and why does it matter to lenders? It’s all about...
Umbrella Insurance
What you need to know
A single accident or lawsuit on your property can have devastating financial consequences. While your auto, homeowners, or renters’ insurance...
Do We Know What High is Yet?
The majority of beef “consumers” (people who eat beef) are so far removed from the “original” stock market they couldn’t tell you what a...
On-Farm Biosecurity for Sheep and Goats
Tips to keep your livestock healthy
Biosecurity on the farm when it comes to sheep and goat operations is a crucial part of a management...
Farm Insurance Options
Insurance options help farmers operate with confidence
Being in an unpredictable industry affected by weather and market changes, farmers face many risks, but, with the...
