Steps to Update Your Balance Sheet 1. Reconcile Your Accounts Start by reconciling all accounts, ensuring that they match the current statements from your bank, credit cards, or other financial institutions. This includes cash balances, receivables, payables, and loans. 2.

Daylight saving is not enough. You need to be daylight investing.

.Dept. of Agriculture is rolling out the economic assistance Congress approved for farmers in December. Producers can apply for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program beginning tomorrow. Get the details here ⬇️ fsa.usda.gov/ecap?utm_mediu…

Yesterday, on National Ag Day, USDA issued up to $10 billion in direct support to farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. 📌What farmers need to know: [Thread👇]

Why won't the soil temps climb in NE IA?? Common question I have been getting from customers. With the nearly 4' of frost this past winter it takes A LOT of energy/heat to warm up 4' of soil to even low 40 degree temps. I stopped at a tile outlet in NE Delaware Co IA at 12:30

The end draws near!!

Farming is in a struggle right now and not enough people are talking about the actual numbers; USDA's Corn Yield x Avg. Farm Price per bushel 2023-2024 : $806.72 per acre 2024-2025 : $779.96 per acre 2025-2026 : $760.20 per acre Income is down 5.76%, nominally. If we include

Now is a good time to review your 2024 financial and production information and inform your lender of changes. If you have a loan with FSA, this information supports our operational reviews of your account. Here is a copy of the form you'll need.

It’s that time of year where I issue a friendly reminder to come to a complete stop at all blind intersections

One thing I’ve always wondered. Why does Nebraska act like they are kings of corn when Iowa is the king of corn?🌽

As new trade deals come online, there are significant inherited issues that are NOT sustainable and we must take vigorous action to ensure a prosperous farm economy moving forward. 🇺🇸 For example, over the last 4 years alone: 🌱 Seed costs increased by 18%. ⛽️ Fuel and oil

Farmers: be surrounded by advisors you trust in all areas of their operation. Those with the most attention to detail & the largest network of expert advisors come out on top financially. The timelier the feedback, the quicker you can get ahead of the competition. 🧵 Here are

Another fun weather fact from summer of 2025... Chart showing why disease pressure was at biblical levels in areas this summer. Over two months of humidity levels WAY above average. Mid June until beginning of September, nearly every day was above average humidity (blue line)

Lots going on at your local FSA office. Be patient with them, most are short staffed and over worked. I encourage everyone to be gracious when working with them. There was a time in all our lives when someone was gracious and didn't have to be, and that is remembered forever.

📢 REMINDER If you are seeking eligibility for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, ensure your 2025 acreage reporting is factual and accurate by 5 PM ET on Dec. 19, 2025. Qualifying FBA payments are scheduled to be released by Feb. 28, 2026. usda.gov/about-usda/new…

Bridge payment rates did make it out before midnight

If you want to plant early this spring, agronomists say to remember that fit soils and good weather are far more important guides to follow than the date on your calendar. agweb.com/news/crops/let…

I don’t really like today’s message, but it needs to be said. Corn and soybean producers are definitely hurting right now. Many have three consecutive years of working capital losses: 2023, 2024, & 2025. Those losses were deep. It is very possible that an operation with $600 of

The red polo w dark red stripes is undefeated this season. 13-0. Like tiger on sundays

🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opens Feb 23. and closes April 17, 2026, providing $11B in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. For information on how to apply,