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FSA Enrollment Deadlines

How to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

By K·Coe Editorial | November 8, 2019
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For many agribusinesses, it’s almost time to close the books on 2019 and start planning for next year.  We often advise clients on the importance of maintaining a healthy, open relationship with your lender, during the good years and not-so-good years to show you are a great candidate for a …

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MFP Payment

MFP Payment Alert: Farmers Urged to Claim Money before Deadline

By K·Coe Editorial | November 5, 2019
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With the deadline only a month away, all eligible producers are being advised to apply for their FSA Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payment immediately.  It’s important to note that as of now there has been no extension announced for the deadline of applying for MFP. If applications are not submitted …

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Stress Testing

Midwest Crop Checkup: Are You Stress Testing Your Decisions?

By K·Coe Editorial | June 13, 2019
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By Thomas Eatherly Midwest agriculture has had to rewrite the book for making smart crop decisions this year.  Weather has prompted delivery, logistics, and storage issues for some growers, and a rush to market for others.  This growing season has been challenging at best – with the cool, cloudy weather …

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Producers Yielding Power from Big Data

Producers Yielding Power from Big Data

By K·Coe Editorial | May 21, 2019
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If you’re still using Excel and other software programs to track crop rotation and inputs, but are struggling to tally the full costs involved in all the crops you grow, you are missing out on the total profitability picture.  Running your business without complete and accurate data is certain to …

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How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

By K·Coe Editorial | May 20, 2019
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Today’s ag environment shows commodity prices are below break-even for some operators, while barely budging the break-even level for others.  Economists have referred to this situation as “a grinder effect.” Meaning, the profitability level is grinding away at working capital little by little. Ultimately, this effect impacts the efforts needed …

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tax payment

IRS Waives Estimated Tax Payment for Farmers Filing and Paying Tax by April 15

By Pinion Editorial | March 1, 2019
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The IRS has agreed to last-minute relief for farmers by extending their tax payment filing due date to April 15, 2019 – and withdrawing the underpayment penalty for those not making the Jan 15 tax estimate.  This waiver of penalties for underpayment of taxes by farmers stems from tax provision …

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Farm Technology

How to Make Farm Technology Pay Off

By Alan Grafton | February 22, 2019
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Over the years, many of you have adopted farm technology that’s revolutionizing agriculture. Maybe you’ve added a GPS-guided tractor or a self-propelled sprayer to your operation. Or you’re using field-mapping software or electronic collars for your dairy herd. But have you included financial technology in the new tools you’re using …

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