Category: Risk Management

Pandemic or PANICdemic?

Pandemic or PANICdemic?

Are we experiencing a PANdemic or PANICdemic? Events coincidences or orchestrated? Contemplate the following...When (date) did the China/US trade agreement get announced?When (date) did China 'announce' covid-19? Yet, the Chinese...

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Make No Beans About It...Winter is Coming

Make No Beans About It...Winter is Coming

Anything loose has been fully removed or reattached after Friday's gale force winds. Inevitably, it seems I'm never prepared for high winds and spend the following day gathering the scattered...

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Baby It's Cold Outside?

Baby It's Cold Outside?

...'Agriculture - is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man.' ~George Washington

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Market Updates and a Lesson from Grandpa

Market Updates and a Lesson from Grandpa

I've just discovered that my/our beloved Congress is again away on recess, which I thought was odd considering they'd just returned from an 'August recess'.

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We're All In The Same Boat

We're All In The Same Boat

Quality issues abound - remaining grains to be harvested are sprouting and there's a couple comments to that extent in the crop comments segment.

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Final 2019 Harvest Prices

Final 2019 Harvest Prices

"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness."  ~Thomas Jefferson

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Updates! Updates! Read All About 'Em!

Updates! Updates! Read All About 'Em!

Five sessions remain to determine the harvest price average for this year's crop (2019). This past week all commodity values have again eroded further.

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Harvest Price Discovery Updates

Harvest Price Discovery Updates

2019 harvest price discovery has ten sessions remaining, which means it's 55% complete and values will not change significantly.

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Harvest Price Discovery (so far)

Harvest Price Discovery (so far)

We've received untimely rainfall across the bulk of the region which will result in a delay of harvest. Along with the moisture, has been some of the frozen variety as well.

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Prevent Planting: Clear as the mud on my boots

Prevent Planting: Clear as the mud on my boots

Good day all,It sure was enjoyable to feel and see the sun today. It was interesting to see how quickly and the number of trees that opened their buds into...

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A Stack of Spring Updates

A Stack of Spring Updates

So if April showers truly bring May flowers, imagine the bouquet we'll soon have!

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Goodbye February...

Goodbye February...

The photo is water damage in our basement, my office, from the rainfall received in mid-January.

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Spring? Where are you?

Spring? Where are you?

...high school basketball is nearing an end with the various qualifying tournaments to qualify for the state tournaments. College basketball season is winding down with conference tournaments just around the corner.

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Farm Bill Highlights

Farm Bill Highlights

Yes, my father-in-law requested a family Christmas back on the farm, so here we are enjoying family and the slower pace of farm life in December.

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Impact of Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Impact of Russia-Ukraine Tensions

...all was grand at our house, the smoked bird turned out better than I anticipated. Will do so again, but I've already got a couple of recipe tweaks in mind.

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Producer Summit Mtgs! Oct 15 & 16

Producer Summit Mtgs! Oct 15 & 16

Good morning,A quick update to highlight a couple of items prior to next week's risk management summits.

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Time Does Fly By...

Time Does Fly By...

Hello all,Is this a sign of aging, in that the older we are the faster time seems to tick on by? Mom celebrated her 81st birthday this week, and remains...

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Whole Grains Are Great...as is This Update!

Whole Grains Are Great...as is This Update!

Whole grains are being celebrated all month - read more of Lainey's thoughts about it here on the National Wheat Foundation website.

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A Change of Seasons

A Change of Seasons

Let's take a look at some relevant news items:

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The Purifying Scent of a Fresh Rain

The Purifying Scent of a Fresh Rain

Last Friday the passing shower provided the combination of rain on warm asphalt, plus the purifying scent of a fresh rain...heavenly.

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View from the Kitchen Table

View from the Kitchen Table

I write this from the kitchen table of the home my bride grew up in, as harvest is beginning in the area.

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High Heat Zone

High Heat Zone

Hello all,This past weekend was Walla Walla's version of 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Peach Basket Classic celebrated it's 25th year! I helped with the 'monitoring' of games...it never ceases...

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Take Nothing for Granted

Take Nothing for Granted

Hello all,Our lives can change in the blink of an eye and we can take nothing for granted.

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Wheat, Weather, and Wishes: July 4th Edition

Wheat, Weather, and Wishes: July 4th Edition

Recent USDA and harvest reports suggest good news for the wheat market! Take a minute to read the updates on the Farm Bill, market, and weather outlooks -- all pertinent to your business...

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Harvest stage on the horizon

Harvest stage on the horizon

Good evening everyone,

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Beans, Bills, Hay, & Crop Stress! But first, Mom...

Beans, Bills, Hay, & Crop Stress! But first, Mom...

I saw my mother earlier this last week...they still love flowers! Suffice it to say, not one of us would be who and what we are had it not been...

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Farm Bill Draft Heading to Committee

Farm Bill Draft Heading to Committee

I trust the necessary paperwork and or extensions have been filed with Uncle Sam. Please keep making those timely payments, stats show there's fewer pulling the wagon than those along...

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Farm Bill & Market Updates

Farm Bill & Market Updates

Hello everyone!Now that the Final Four and The Frozen Four are both set, and you're on your way to winning the pot in whatever 'pool' you participated in...Michigan is represented...

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National Ag Day Today!

National Ag Day Today!

And speaking of "Food for Life", let's get to business:

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March 15th: not just a deadline for Julius Caesar

March 15th: not just a deadline for Julius Caesar

Good evening,

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My Kind of Court Session...

My Kind of Court Session...

199A fix - It looks like an agreement to replace the current Section 199A language is in the new tax law according to Sen.

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Green Flag Soon to Drop at Daytona

Green Flag Soon to Drop at Daytona

2019 Proposed Budget - President Trump's proposed budget has some significant cuts proposed for agriculture, 2 stories on the proposed budget for 2019: story #1,  story #2

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The Yo-Yo Season-is it winter or spring?

The Yo-Yo Season-is it winter or spring?

Good evening all,

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Driven by Deadlines

Driven by Deadlines

Hello all,

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Updates on Tax Bill Planning Seminars

Updates on Tax Bill Planning Seminars

Hello all,Well my beloved Vikings will not be the first to play in the super bowl in their home stadium; did not break the 0-12 record indoor teams have when...

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Tax Bill Planning Seminars - Join Us!

Tax Bill Planning Seminars - Join Us!

2/12/18, 1:30pm, Monday afternoon, McGregor Training Center on Airport Road, Colfax WA2/15/18, 1:30pm, Thursday afternoon, Walla Walla Airport Meeting Room, Walla Walla WA

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Kernals for the New Year

Kernals for the New Year

Each of our girls, with their families and/or significant others, were all home for an enjoyable time together.

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Canola, Committees and Cryptocurrency for Christmas

Canola, Committees and Cryptocurrency for Christmas

I wanted to provide a quick update prior to the busyness of the Christmas season. Frankly, news will be rather slow and hard to come by this time of the year. I do wish we'd have an all out blizzard with several feet of the white stuff to blanket this region.

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Consider this...

Consider this...

Hello all,How many stayed up late and watched the baseball game through it's entirety last night...this World Series is setting numerous milestones along the way.

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A Change In The Weather

A Change In The Weather

Hello,As hard as it is to admit this, it sure looks to be another long season for the beloved Huskers after their home loss over the weekend, spotting the opposition...

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Proverbial can kicked down the road to Dec 8th

Proverbial can kicked down the road to Dec 8th

Hello all,What did I learn this weekend? The Huskers weren't good enough to overcome 3 turnovers on the road and spotting 28 point lead to the U of Nike (yes,...

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Football is back...and so is Congress

Football is back...and so is Congress

Happy Labor Day everyone,Football is back and it's hard to believe it's already September. Local schools will face challenges this weekend - the Cougs entertain BSU, the Bison travel to...

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A slight schedule adjustment...

A slight schedule adjustment...

Good morning,Over the weekend I caught up with family friends back on their farm in central ND as well as south central Saskatchewan to learn about more about this year's harvest.

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Fall Meetings Set!

Fall Meetings Set!

Hello all,We needed a getaway and took a mid-week break to Seattle for a couple of days with the grandsons on an educational experience - aquarium, baseball and science center...

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Moisture At Harvest Is Not A Popular Subject

Moisture At Harvest Is Not A Popular Subject

2017 Harvest Prices - current price averages:

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Heavy Weight Makes for Many Bushels At Market

Heavy Weight Makes for Many Bushels At Market

Good evening all,

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Try Not to Drive Thru PHX in July

Try Not to Drive Thru PHX in July

After nearly 20 hours and 1200+ miles in a moving van, I've had the opportunity to ponder much. Phoenix is a grand place to visit, however, timing is everything!

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What Time of Year Is It??

What Time of Year Is It??

I may have said this previously, distinctly recalling a conversation with my grandfather 50 years ago about time – as an urchin full of knowledge at 5-7 yrs of age,...

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Marketing Meeting Today!

Marketing Meeting Today!

A reminder of the marketing meeting today at 1:30pm, at the Training Center (McGregor Main Office on Airport Rd, Colfax). This promises to be a great meeting with Luke Swenson from The Money Farm, Kevin Duling of KDI and Cat Salois the director from R & T division will each be presenting this afternoon.

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Reactions To The President's Budget Proposal

Good evening all,Before I touch on the business side, let me share a quick update from the personal side - I'm feeling pretty good of late and have made nearly...

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Market Shift Hits All Commodities

Market Shift Hits All Commodities

This past week was a roller coaster with Thursday's breathtaking market plunge; it was a correction across all commodities, not just grains.

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"May" We All Enjoy This Spring...

"May" We All Enjoy This Spring...

Do the urchins still make baskets and celebrate May Day?

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High Stress Occupations: #1 Farming; #2 Insurance

High Stress Occupations: #1 Farming; #2 Insurance

Hello all,I must confess that I thought I was rather healthy and tough up until a week ago - then, a Shingles diagnosis hit and it's kickin' my butt.

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Wanted: A soon, and extended, return of blue skies...

Wanted: A soon, and extended, return of blue skies...

Hello all,Here's hoping to the soon and extended return of blue skies...

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Don't Turn That Wheel Just Yet...

Don't Turn That Wheel Just Yet...

Multi-peril policy requires the company to make an inspection and approve any activity prior to said activity commencing. Let us know if you have any questions regarding this topic.

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This March Is Madness

This March Is Madness

Hello everyone and Happy St. Pats' Day!So, I did a little research on terminology 'March Madness' and where it originated, as the 'Big Dance' seems to be out of favor.

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Best Laid Plans...

Hello all,My intentions were not to send an update for another week, yet a couple of noteworthy items I felt important to get in your hands - realizing what I...

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Two-Thirds Gone...

Hello and Happy President's Day weekend to all!Although the winter weather and school closures have caused several area schools to lose this Monday as a holiday.

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The Optimism of a Farmer

Good evening,Perhaps the quote from Will Rogers best speaks to the nature of my optimism for the past 3 months of Sundays -The farmer has to be an optimist or...

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Wheat Prices should use Patriots Playbook

Hello all,I'm not a fan of the NFL Patriots, yet I must admit that was quite a comeback for victory...I hold hope that wheat prices are poised to do the...

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An Energetic Outlook

Hello all,I felt energetic in this afternoon's mild weather and slayed a couple of trees that have been my watch list for a couple of years; I'm home alone and...

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