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AgStart Youth enhances 4-H experience
By Mark Parker
Thanks to an innovative Frontier Farm Credit program, Reid Shipman has a clearer understanding that there’s more to a 4-H market steer project than scotch combs and feed buckets.
Managing dollars and cents, the 14-year old Manhattan, Kan., youth can now tell you, makes tomorrow’s blue ribbons possible—and paves the way for a lifetime of informed financial decisions.
President's Corner
President's Corner
If I were to sum up 2009 it would be – “not as bad as feared, but not as good as wanted.” At this time in early 2009, with the near collapse of the US financial system and the related headlines only a few months behind, it did not look good for 2009. In fact, we estimated that just being able to break even for the year would be a huge success. The great news is that we have been able to keep money flowing to our customers and by year end Association financials are showing improvement. Our Association annual report will be produced soon, but I thought I would share some key 2009 Association results with you and answer questions about some issues going forward.
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Of Intere$t
Of Intere$t
We recently rang in the New Year and, with that, a new decade. Many economists are looking back on the last 10 years as “the Lost Decade”. On January 1, 2000 we were still de-leveraging the internet stock market bubble and holding our collective breaths over lingering Y2K concerns. The events of September 11, 2001 changed Americans’ world views and affected almost every aspect of American life, agriculture being no exception. Yet, continued policy encouraged consumption and spending to stimulate economic activity, setting the stage for the next bubble – housing. Credit was easy and lenders seemed unconcerned that they were not being compensated for the risk in their portfolios. Even four dollar gas couldn’t slow this new economic paradigm. Our society took globalization to a new level and – in many regards – executed poorly.
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Crop Talk
Crop Talk
Record yields, overall production and excellent market prices marked 2009, alongside record moisture, record low summer temps and most recently, record snowfall. I am always amazed how the weather and field conditions vary so much in our 41-county territory. Most producers had numerous challenges. However, the reward of good yields and strong market prices has made it all worthwhile. Challenges define agriculture. Your Frontier Farm Credit Insurance Specialists want to help you meet those challenges to maximize your crop insurance coverage.
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Leasing Residual
Leasing Residual
Some of the same leasing benefits that can ease cash flow or expand credit availability can also play a role in farm transition. Check out these examples that easing made possible!
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Business ¢ents
Business ¢ents
Planning Tips for 2010
As we start 2010, many things are uncertain – the market, weather, new tax laws. You often cannot control many of these, but you can develop a plan to help you reach success. There really is no such thing as “not having a plan.” Your federal and state government have rules and laws already set up for those who don’t choose to develop a plan of their own. Start 2010 by making your own plan for your family business.
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Press Releases
Latest Press Release
- Riffel Promoted to Frontier Farm Credit Vice President of Credit Services
- Fike Promoted to Frontier Farm Credit Senior Vice President of Credit
- Frontier Farm Credit Plans to Build New Marysville Location
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