Winter brings more than just picturesque snowfalls and cozy evenings by the fire; it also presents unique challenges to homeowners. From ice dams and freezing pipes to heavy snow loads on roofs, the season can pose significant risks to your property. However, with a few proactive measures, you can safeguard your home and avoid costly
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Generational farming has shaped the agricultural landscape for centuries. It represents more than just passing down land—it’s about preserving a legacy of hard work, values, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. We at AgQuest and MN River Insurance are dedicated to supporting agricultural producers with the tools, resources, and protection they need to continue
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The Federal Reserve issued a FOMC statement on FederalReserve.gov below: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Since earlier in the year, labor market conditions have generally eased, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective
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Representing AgQuest at the Seventh District OFI (Other Financial Institutions) fall conference in Greensburg, Indiana, Jo Ann Gumto, Ryan Beyer, and Naomi Stewart joined colleagues from approximately seven other OFIs. The event, hosted by Agri-Business Finance and its parent company, KOVA Fertilizer, provided an excellent platform for industry collaboration, insights, and the advancement of financial
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The below article is from Illinois FarmDocDaily. Though 2025 margins look challenged, accurate cash flows will provide transparency and set realistic expectation for the 2025 crop year. 2025 Illinois Crop Budgets Illinois crop budgets for 2025 are now available HERE in the Management section of the farmdoc website. Overall, projections are for lower production costs for corn and soybeans in 2025
Above-ground fuel tanks can offer great benefits to businesses. If your organization requires frequest fueling of company vehicles, construction vehicles, law mowing equipment and power tools, above ground fuel tanks can present significant loss exposures by reducing fires, explosions, pollution and theft. If your company or business has an above-ground fuel tank or is considering
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The Federal Reserve issued a FOMC statement on FederalReserve.gov below: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee
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This insightful article from CoBank in Minneapolis, Minnesota was written by Jacqui Fatka. Jacqui Fatka is a Lead Economist in Farm Supply and Biofuel for CoBank and is the original author of the article. Commodity prices falling faster than input costs have pushed many farmers to seek additional financing this growing season, resulting in higher
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At AgQuest, our team is committed to providing the best possible customer experience by offering ag financing that’s Simple, Quick, and Rewarding. And that’s exactly how it feels when you renew your loan with AgQuest. Not only is it simple to apply, but it’s also simple to renew. Renewing Your Loan with AgQuest You can
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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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