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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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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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The Application of Blockchains in Ag

The Application of Blockchain in Ag

By K·Coe Editorial | April 24, 2019
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Agriculture is steadily adopting the use of blockchain technology to improve sustainability by enabling the entire food supply chain – growers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers – to employ a framework that helps with delivery of comprehensive transparency for consumers, as well as deter the growing presence of food fraud. …

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Latest Tariff Relief Changes Affect Almond, Cherry & Hog Producers

FSA Farm Programs Deadlines Quickly Approaching

By Pinion Editorial | February 8, 2019
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established the procedures required to provide direct payments to growers to help offset some damage imposed by retaliatory tariffs. As a result of the lapse in federal funding due to the recent government shutdown, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) has extended deadlines for …

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Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

By Pinion Editorial | December 31, 2018
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By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t among them. Lenders have been vigilant in monitoring the eroding profit margins for many agribusinesses, and if you’re not trying to improve your borrowing position …

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