Economic and Social Disruptors: Mega Trends
January 11, 2023
Economic and Social Disruptors: Mega Trends
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
The window is closed on 2022, and strategic planners are envisioning the game plans for the quarter century and beyond. There appears to be a global economic slowdown with recessional times in Europe and emerging nations. China, the second largest economy in the world, is in a growth recession with current gross domestic product (GDP) growth numbers between 1% and 3%, down from double digits a decade earlier.
Stockholders Vote to Form New Association in the West
January 04, 2023
Stockholders Vote to Form New Association in the West
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Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services merged to form AgWest Farm Credit, effective January 1, 2023.
2022 Year End Review
December 23, 2022
2022 Year End Review
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
The year 2022 has definitely been a year of transition with many surprises and challenges, but also opportunities for the proactive manager and agribusiness person.
Fighting Food Insecurity through Food Bank Donations
December 16, 2022
Fighting Food Insecurity through Food Bank Donations
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Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services merged to form AgWest Farm Credit, effective January 1, 2023.
Lights Out in Great Falls
December 09, 2022
Lights Out in Great Falls
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
In my tenure of presenting over 7,000 speeches and seminars, a first occurred in Great Falls, Montana a few weeks ago.
Points and Perspectives by the Lake: AgVision Summit
November 25, 2022
Points and Perspectives by the Lake: AgVision Summit
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
One of my most enjoyable venues with Northwest Farm Credit is their young, beginning and small producer conference, known as the AgVision Summit.
The Extra Money Dilemma
October 28, 2022
The Extra Money Dilemma
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
A producer asked an interesting question in a recent seminar, “I have extra cash in the checkbook.
Recession: Are We There Yet?
September 30, 2022
Recession: Are We There Yet?
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
In recent months, there has been much conjecture concerning the economy and specifically whether the U.S. is in a recession.
How Inflation Gets Businesses in Trouble
August 19, 2022
How Inflation Gets Businesses in Trouble
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
A lender had an interesting comment the other day at one of the lending schools.
Globalization: Ebbs and Flows
July 30, 2022
Globalization: Ebbs and Flows
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
Over the centuries, globalization has ebbed and flowed like the great tides of the ocean.
Mistakes Young Farmers and Ranchers Make: Part 1
July 08, 2022
Mistakes Young Farmers and Ranchers Make: Part 1
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
On a cold, sunny winter day in a small Midwestern town, Dr. Ron Hanson, Professor Emeritus of the University of Nebraska, and I were engaging with an attentive audience of over 150 people.
Inflation is Bigger than the Federal Reserve
June 10, 2022
Inflation is Bigger than the Federal Reserve
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
A little over 15 months ago, the inflation rate, regardless of the measure, was considered very tame at levels similar to the past 30 years.