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For the sixth time in the past seven months, the rural economy has posted signs of weakness. That’s according to the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) from Creighton University.
After several weeks of volatility, the grain markets were relatively quiet this week — as harvest charges forward. Could this be a positive sign for prices? Jerry Gulke provides his take.
Profitable farmers create financial habits that separate them from others. These habits, consistently applied through the years, add up, and the results are evident.
You wear many hats throughout the year. What happens if you or one of the key decision makers is away from the farm for a few weeks or months? Will everyone know exactly what to do when?
With U.S. soybean harvest at 88% complete, Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, says the market is sizing up the crop and buyers are trying to lock in their needs.
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.
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The latest USDA report, mid-term elections and a collapsing U.S. dollar all impacted the grain markets this week. Jerry Gulke shares his take on what this means going forward.
For a sixth consecutive month, the rural economy has posted signs of weakness. That’s according to the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) from Creighton University.
“Most farms don’t have the time, capabilities, perspectives, resources or desire to do all the tasks it takes to run an operation,” says Steve Kluemper, AgriStrategies LLC founder. “A lot of growers hire to fill gaps.”