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The ramblings of an ag banker at 3 a.m.
Characteristics and habits to avoid when trying to build a positive relationship with your banker.
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Review record-keeping methods and retention standards
Considerations and methods to develop a simple record-keeping system.
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Fraud on the farm: It’s time to protect yourself
Six common types of cyberattacks and payment fraud outlined, along with tips to implement in a fraud prevention protocol.
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Economic Update: Congress releases first six budget bills, including agriculture
The all-milk and mailbox price spread widened last November while FSA interest rates continue downward this month.
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Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings down in 2023
With 139 filings, farm bankruptcies were the lowest since 2004.
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USDA milk production lower, offset by higher cow inventories
The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered, but recent price strength raises cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk and whey price forecasts.
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Weekly Digest: Southeastern U.S. FMMOs amended
Changes address transportation and marketing costs in the milk-deficit region.
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Diversifying dairy revenue streams
Considerations and strategies for diversifying non-milk revenue streams, including feed, custom work, cull cow sales and beef-on-dairy.
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