This insightful article is from CoBank in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was written by Lauren Sturgeon Bailey. Lauren Sturgeon Bailey is the Vice President of Government Affairs at CoBank. For many years, the House and Senate agriculture committees had been the most bipartisan group of legislators in the U.S. Congress, with members’ support for farm and […]
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Federal Reserve Press Release Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have moderated, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains somewhat elevated. In recent months, there has been some further progress toward the Committee’s
Feds Decide to Maintain the Federal Funds Rate at 5.25 – 5.50% Read More »
Have you ever heard someone refer to their “elevator speech” or “elevator pitch”? If you’re not familiar with what it is, it refers to the brief description you give someone who is unfamiliar with your company or what you do. As an ag financing company, you may assume AgQuest’s “elevator speech” would or should include
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Spring weather in Minnesota seems to bring many unknowns to homeowners. With winds, hail and other dangerous weather potentially on the docket for spring and summertime, AgQuest and MN River Insurance wants to take a moment to remind you how to defend your home and family against these forces of nature. Prepare Your Home with
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Many farmers spend their lifetime trying to build wealth so that someday they can enjoy retirement. But, when retirement finally comes, the years they spent deferring and minimizing taxes along the way by maxing out depreciation, prepaying inputs, and deferring grain and livestock sales year after year, has snowballed into a large and looming tax
Planning for retirement? A CRAT may help alleviate some deferred tax liability. Read More »
Almost one-quarter of those who died as the result of an ATV or UTV accident in 2023 were operators under age 16. These accidents are also the leading cause of farm deaths for youth. As ATV and UTVs become more prevalent on farm and rural residents, now is the time to make sure we model
ATV and UTV Safety Starts with You Read More »
Over time, there are always changes to business compliance requirements. One of the newest reporting requirements is Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI). This new requirement was created under the Federal Corporate Transparency Act to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. financial system making it harder to launder money, hide assets, or avoid tax liability. What Does
As a farmer, it’s important that you have continuous access to working capital to support your production expenses and guarantee a balanced cash flow. About AgQuest’s Companion Complete To ensure funds are available when you need them, AgQuest offers Companion® Complete, a traditional full-operating line of credit that supports your farming operation and gives you
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As winter in Minnesota infamously is, one minute we are enjoying abnormal warm temperatures and the next minute we are experiencing severe winter weather. A severe winter storm can impact your livestock, buildings, machinery and personal health and safety very quickly. These hazards can be avoided through proper planning and taking the right course of action.
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Many have heard the expression “a bank lends you an umbrella when it’s sunny, then wants it back when it rains.” As the economy wavers, this statement holds true as banks reallocate resources and loans primarily to top customers. AgQuest and Northland Capital standout from the bank’s way of thinking and provide our customers umbrellas
Giving you an umbrella when it rains. Read More »
