AgStar Financial Services – Resha Koster, PHR

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Fostering Agribusiness Internships – AgStar’s College Relations Program Since 1916, AgStar Financial Services ACA has been dedicated to serving agriculture and rural America as part of the Farm Credit system. Operating primarily in 69 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, we serve 21,000 clients. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, rural home mortgages and more. But we couldn’t be successful without our team. That’s why we are committed to bringing out the […]

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Bremer Bank – Wally Thomas

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5 C’s of Banking – Passionate Relevance  2016 is quickly coming to a close, as the calendar flips into the last 60 days, and agribusinesses and farmers alike continue to prepare for what is ahead in 2017. Today’s agricultural economic environment certainly has created some headwinds that will challenge farmers and associated agribusinesses – including bankers, as adjustments are made to remain viable, competitive, financially strong, and vibrant for the future.

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Central Farm Services – Kate Stenzel, CPAg

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NitrateNow: Sustainable Precise Nitrogen Management Central Farm Service’s branding slogan is “The Power of Progress”, which is not just a statement of intention, but an action. In my opinion, this is best illustrated by our precision agriculture department, known as Central Advantage GS®. While I have only been involved with Central Advantage for the past 5 ½ years, it was first introduced in 2003. The program is a data management and analysis program that offers […]

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BluEarth Agribusiness Strategies – Patrick Yockey

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Should Your Organization Invest in Strategic Planning? This is a common question that agribusiness leadership teams face as they manage the complexities of their business. Strategic planning can be challenging, but when done well, it can serve as a productive tool that leads to long-term success. Here are five related reasons why your business should invest in strategic planning:

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AMPI – Sarah Schmidt

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Join the Conversation to Build Consumer Trust Scientific research has helped U.S. agriculture companies become the suppliers of the safest and most affordable food supply on the planet, but another kind of research is becoming increasingly essential to the success of food production. Now more than ever, those of us working in agriculture need to understand and respond to the findings of trust research.

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