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While the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is unique, the situation does provide lessons for farmer’s financial management and risk management.

Create a process to brainstorm, prioritize and implement ideas for your operation.

Rich Redmond has created a no-nonsense system to supercharge your personal and professional life, whether you are a farmer or the drummer for Jason Aldean.

We all know one of the most dangerous phrases in business is: We’ve always done it this way.

As you look at transitioning leadership and ownership of your farm to the next generation, be ready to tackle entitlement issues.

Todd and Louise Malecha have one mission: Keep everyone on the same page. For their operation, that “same page” is a 587-page business plan.

Matt and Lisa Moreland hoped at least one of their sons would return home to farm after college. What they didn’t anticipate? All three sons wanted to come back. Here are four things the family learned in the process.

Little steps can ease frustration and improve communication on your farm.

If your spouse dies, look into filing Form 706 Federal Estate Tax Return with the IRS. Taking that step could help you protect farm assets so they pass to your heirs without estate taxes. The process isn’t automatic.

Life lessons for everyone in our great industry.