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  • Beyond the Field: Key Factors to Consider for Successful Farm Diversification
    A Farmer In A Cornfield After Adopting a Diversification Agriculture Strategy
    Agribusiness

    Beyond the Field: Key Factors to Consider for Successful Farm Diversification

    By: Jacob Meyers
    Thinking about diversifying your farm? You can mitigate risk, make better use of resources and improve long-term viability. Read more.
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  • Establishing a Farm Management Record-Keeping System
    A Farmer Looking at His Tablet While Out in a Field
    Agribusiness

    Establishing a Farm Management Record-Keeping System

    By: Chad Schuiteman
    Keeping well-maintained and accurate records is important to effective farm management. Let us help you get started with your farm financial planning.
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  • 6 Farm Tax Preparation Tips
    A farmer using a touchscreen tablet in a field, with another farmer operating heavy equipment in the
    Agribusiness

    6 Farm Tax Preparation Tips

    By: Jim Higgins
    Kickstart your farm's financial success! Discover 6 essential farm tax preparation tips for a smooth filing process. Act now and maximize your savings today!
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  • 6 Cash Flow Management Strategies for Farmers
    Farmer In Wheat Field Thinking About Cash Flow Management
    Agribusiness

    6 Cash Flow Management Strategies for Farmers

    By: Jacob Meyers
    Achieving positive cash flow requires a long-term mindset, especially in agriculture. Follow our 6 strategies to help keep your farming operation running strong.
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  • Hoogland Custom Chopping, LLC
    Image of the Hoogland Family
    Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Customer Stories

    Hoogland Custom Chopping, LLC

    By: Eric Walhof
    When the Hoogland Family's dairy farm was handed to the next generation, they knew it was time to expand the operation. Learn how they started Hoogland Custom Chopping with help from Northwest Bank.
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  • 4 Tips for Building a Relationship with Your Ag Lender
    Image of a farmer in his field
    Agribusiness

    4 Tips for Building a Relationship with Your Ag Lender

    By: Curt Smith
    The relationship between a farmer and an ag lender has many components. Use these 4 tips to build a strong relationship with your ag lender.
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  • Farm Succession Planning: Securing Your Agribusiness Future
    Grandparents, Grandchildren, and Dog Walking Towards Crops
    Agribusiness

    Farm Succession Planning: Securing Your Agribusiness Future

    By: John Taets
    Secure your farm's future with our farm succession planning guide. Nurture a smooth transition for a lasting legacy. Get started today!
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  • Farming for the Generations
    Image of the Thompson Family.
    Agribusiness, Customer Stories

    Farming for the Generations

    By: John Taets
    Learn how four generations of hard work and strong values has helped Dan Thompson of T&T Farms ensure his family farm legacy is passed down to the next generation.
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  • Top 3 Tips to Help Farmers Manage Their Finances
    Family Farm Showcasing Importance of Agribusiness Financing
    Agribusiness

    Top 3 Tips to Help Farmers Manage Their Finances

    By: Eric Walhof
    Discover the importance of financial management for your farm. Read our Top 3 Tips to avoid common and costly farmer financial problems.
    Read More

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