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Jun

Innovating for Tomorrow

June 04, 2019

By: Bill Lipinski

The environment that Farm Credit East and its customers operate in is unique and it’s constantly changing. It requires a proactive and innovative mindset, and the willingness to adapt to remain competitive. Learn about some of the initiatives Farm Credit East has underway to ensure we continue to deliver high value products and services and tools to assist Northeast producers.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: business planning, collaboration, communication, financial management, key performance metrics
9
Apr

Apple Industry Outlook - 2019 and Beyond

April 09, 2019

By: Desmond O'Rourke

Apple marketers, and their grower and packer suppliers, are entering a new world where their ability to add value for their retail customers will determine which companies survive, and which disappear. Desmond O’Rourke, President of Belrose, Inc., provides insight on the changing external environment, food retail and industry structure of the apple industry.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, ag retail, business management, business planning, economy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production
19
Mar

South Dakota Paves the Way for Sales Tax

March 19, 2019

By: Michele Murray

If you are a sales tax enthusiast, you may be tired of hearing people say the name Wayfair! If you are not such an enthusiast, this is probably the first time you have heard the name. Michele Murray, Farm Credit East Financial Services Leader, explains the general rules of this post-Wayfair environment in our Northeast states.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: ag outlook, business planning, cost control, economy, tax planning, tax reform, taxes
5
Mar

“Fire Fighting” - or - “Fire Prevention?” Focusing Your Efforts on Preventing Fires Instead of Fighting Them

March 05, 2019

By: Mike Reynolds

As businesses grow, business owners need to adjust their roles and limit themselves to wearing fewer hats. Mike Reynolds, Farm Credit East Chief Business Officer, discusses how successful business owners need to delegate some things on their long list of responsibilities so they can focus their time and energy on other priorities.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: business management, business planning, communication, consulting, employee management, farm management, leadership, return on investment