The Value Vs. Growth Chasm: Farmer Mac Vs. Redfin Seeking Alpha By: Gary J. Gordon Summary Farmer Mac’s stock is off a third from its high, while Redfin’s stock more than doubled the past year. Yet Farmer Mac’s earnings are steadily rising while Redfin is mired in losses. Farmer Mac’s strong profit margin is supported… Read more »
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Farmers Business Network Says Now Is a Great Time to Refinance
Farmers Business Network Says Now Is a Great Time to Refinance Brownfield Ag News for America By: Mark Dorenkamp The Farmers Business Network is telling its members now is a great time to refinance. Daniel English, general manager of FBN Finance, says a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic has been historically low interest rates…. Read more »
How to Run the Farm Like a Business Webinar – July 8
How to Run the Farm Like a Business Webinar – July 8 Soybean Weekly Update Good farm managers get strong yields, manage crop risk, and maintain the operation from year to year. Great ones scrutinize data, think in four dimensions, and effectively communicate their farm businesses to a variety of audiences. These are key takeaways… Read more »
Farmer Mac’s Q1 Was On Track – A Crazy Cheap Stock And An Awesome Income Generator
Farmer Mac’s Q1 Was On Track – A Crazy Cheap Stock And An Awesome Income Generator Seeking Alpha By: Gary J. Gordon Summary Super cheap at a 6.4 P/E and a 5.6% dividend yield. Way below the S&P 500 average. Q1 Cash EPS was $2.19, up 8% from last year. I explain cash earnings. Farmer… Read more »
The spread of covid has caused a surge in American meat prices
The spread of covid has caused a surge in American meat prices The Economist With a high incidence of affected workers, several meat-processing plants had to close LAST WEEK American meat-processors slaughtered 452,000 head of cattle and 1,768,000 pigs. That may sound impressive. But the figures are 32% and 24% lower, respectively, than a year… Read more »
Farmers’ hopes for respite from Trump-era struggles fade amid pandemic
Farmers’ hopes for respite from Trump-era struggles fade amid pandemic The Washington Post By: David J. Lynch, Annie Gowen and Laura Reiley President Trump promised this year to deliver a financial bonanza for American farmers, boosted by two historic trade deals that would free them from their dependence on government bailouts. Instead, as the local… Read more »
Economic impact of COVID-19 on farmers
Economic impact of COVID-19 on farmers The Messenger By: Kriss Nelson The impacts of COVID-19 on agricultural assets and lending markets were the topic of a webinar held by the University of Illinois as part of their Coronavirus and Ag series. Jackson Takach, chief economist and head of strategy, research and analytics for the Federal… Read more »
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