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...
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...
