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August 19, 2011
The Economy Stupid?

The economy appears to be going crazy and unpredictable. However, the economy is always unpredictable and has been "crazy" in the past. It is how we handle the information that determines how people get through the issues.

The economy appears to be going crazy and unpredictable. However, the economy is always unpredictable and has been "crazy" in the past. It is how we handle the information that determines how people get through the issues.

August 15, 2011
This Week In Ag 0039 - Ag Economic Impacts From The US Government

Do we feed or export grain?  Turn it into ethanol?  And when will the Washington debate turn to the Farm Bill?

Dr. Terry Barr, Knowledge Exchange Group of, CoBank, and Ross Anderson, Chief Credit Officer with AgriBank, provide some insight and thoughts on the economic environment, the impacts to ethanol, and what the USDA might do with the debt ceiling.

November 21, 2010
What Impacts To Ag From Fiscal Responsibility and Reform?

via fiscalcommission.gov

There are 58 cost reduction points offered by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.

August 19, 2010
This Week In Ag 0012 - What Is The Farm Credit System?

How does the Farm Credit System work and how does one obtain financing?

Show notes

  • The Farm Credit System.
    • Special guest expert on the Farm Credit system, Jack Shuler, President and CEO of ArborOne Farm Credit.
    • What is the Farm Credit system? How does the Farm Credit system operate? Can you share how the Farm Credit is organized?
    • Why is the Farm Credit system used over traditional banks / lending institutions?
    • What are some of the issues farm operations are facing today where the Farm Credit system can hopefully provide assistance?
June 25, 2010
Agri-Entrepreneurs

These resource links are a starting point to gaining entrepreneurial understanding.

Starting an Agri-Business - These resource links are to to be a starting point for those interested in pursuing their ideas to becoming a business.

June 23, 2010
Farm Finance

How are farmers fairing into today's credit markets? What tools are available to help make ag focused financial decisions?

What are some of the issues with obtaining financing for farm operations? How are farmers fairing into today's credit markets? Agchat discussed these financial issues and more. The discussion highlighted some financial resources and tools available to farm operations as they seek to reduce costs, improve productivity, and increase revenue.