4 Ways to Preserve Farm Equity
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It’s been another difficult year for row crop farmers. They continue to face market prices that strain revenue potential, tighten…
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The Ups & Downs of Restructuring Farm Debt
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How to Create a Reliable Input Budget
Bank Iowa
Just a few years ago, planning for next year’s crop didn’t really begin until this year’s crop was in the…
The Ups & Downs of Restructuring Farm Debt
Bank Iowa
In times of positive cash flow, producers have more financing freedom. Though it carries higher initial cash outlays, securing short-term…
How to Assemble the Right Farm Succession Team
Bank Iowa
Planning for the successful inter-generational transfer of a farm ideally begins years before the process is required. Planning ahead ensures…
Tips to Kickstart Your Farm Succession Planning
Bank Iowa
More than one-third of Iowa farmland is owned by someone over the age of 75*. That means it’s virtually inevitable…
Managing Machinery Costs to Minimize Risk
Bank Iowa
There are things in life you can change and things you can’t. The grain market is one of the latter.…