Disaster Recovery Assistance for Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Extended Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43), of $10 billion in assistance to be released to agricultural producers impacted in our areas by droughts, winter storms, and other eligible disasters experienced during calendar years 2020 and 2021. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has […]
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Bicycling is growing in popularity, especially since e-bikes have arrived on the scene. Bicycling is easier on your joints than other more strenuous exercises, reduces stress, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Due to federal funding, there are more bike trails and street lanes than ever before. These upgrades allow for safer rides with
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If you haven’t walked through your local building supply store or tried to hire a contractor in the last two years, then you’re in for sticker shock when you do. A steep hike in lumber prices began in 2020, peaking in 2021. However, just as we finally see prices decline, lumber shortages are now driving
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Farmers helping farmers The farming community has a long tradition of farmers helping farmers in need. Every harvest season, stories emerge of local farmers coming together to help neighboring farm families in times of hardship or tragedy. These stories are always both uplifting and heart wrenching – and the Palmer family story is no exception.
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Staying warm when the temperatures start to drop isn’t just about comfort; it’s about safety. While keeping your auto and home insurance coverage updated is an essential part of protecting yourself from extreme weather, here are seven more tips to ensure you stay protected when things get frigid. Only travel if you must During extreme
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AgQuest Insurance hosts Managing Crop Risk with guest speakers Randy Hinders and Dave Rosenmeyer. This presentation gives risk management updates as we head into the upcoming 2022 planting season. Timestamps: 1:40 – Agronomy Cash Flows with Joel Heiling, Farmward Cooperative 7:50 – AgQuest Financing Options with Ryan Beyer, AgQuest Financial 11:15 – Grower360 Farmward Customer
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Few experiences can be more nightmarish for homeowners than waking up in a cold house on a chilly winter night or discovering that frozen pipes have caused a leak. October’s changing leaves, falling temperatures and pumpkin spice lattes are all signs that the time has arrived for homeowners to begin winterizing their properties with hopes
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By Heather A. Turner, managing editor of ALM’s NU Property & Casualty Group The 2021-22 school year has just begun for students across the U.S. Although there is much uncertainty about how this school year will unfold amidst a surge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, many children are returning to in-person lessons for the
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By Heather A. Turner, managing editor of ALM’s NU Property & Casualty Group Insurance policies are not always easy to understand. From declarations and exclusions to endorsements, consumers can easily become confused about what is or isn’t covered without the guidance of an expert insurance agent. Misconceptions about insurance coverage also fuel confusion amongst consumers. One of the
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