Pinion Insights: Posts from category

Farm Business Management

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

Selling Land Can Be a Game Changer in Tough Times

By K·Coe Editorial | December 30, 2019
, , , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
With an honest viewpoint heading into 2020, there is no sharp improvement or further downturn ahead. Many farmers deem ‘selling land’ as unthinkable.  K·Coe’s ag strategists advise keeping an open mind.  When handled correctly, it can be a viable (and secure) option for cash-strapped farm operations. “The cash you can …

Read moreSelling Land Can Be a Game Changer in Tough Times

FSA Enrollment Deadlines

3 Categories of Financial Health: Where does your ag operation sit?

By K·Coe Editorial | December 23, 2019
, , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Now is the time to take a good look at where your operation stands, to determine the financial health path you should take for 2020.  It doesn’t take a financial expert to tell you that businesses without plans have lesser chances of survival – in fact, 50 percent of businesses …

Read more3 Categories of Financial Health: Where does your ag operation sit?

FSA Enrollment Deadlines

How to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

By K·Coe Editorial | November 8, 2019
, , , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
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 …

Read moreHow to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

MFP Payment

MFP Payment Alert: Farmers Urged to Claim Money before Deadline

By K·Coe Editorial | November 5, 2019
Reading Time: < 1 minute
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 …

Read moreMFP Payment Alert: Farmers Urged to Claim Money before Deadline

Stress Testing

Midwest Crop Checkup: Are You Stress Testing Your Decisions?

By K·Coe Editorial | June 13, 2019
, , ,
Reading Time: 2 minutes
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 …

Read moreMidwest Crop Checkup: Are You Stress Testing Your Decisions?

Producers Yielding Power from Big Data

Producers Yielding Power from Big Data

By K·Coe Editorial | May 21, 2019
, , , , ,
Reading Time: < 1 minute
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 …

Read moreProducers Yielding Power from Big Data

How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

How Working Capital Can Make or Break You

By K·Coe Editorial | May 20, 2019
, , , , , ,
Reading Time: 2 minutes
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 …

Read moreHow Working Capital Can Make or Break You

Categories