Autumn is the most important season for soil-moisture recharge

Forty-five years ago, in September, Minnesota was amid its driest-ever autumn season. The drought of 1976 had already inflicted serious damage to agricultural production, with many counties petitioning for federal disaster assistance. Hydrologic systems (rivers, streams, lakes) were devastated, dropping to dangerously low levels for aquatic habitat and river navigation.

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September Harvest

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Resources for Women in Agriculture A 2015 census in agriculture study estimated that 38% of the approximately 300,000 persons who make decisions for farms that sell food in the United States are women. Check out our blog

Meet Our Team: Andrew Dahl

1. Role at FFB: Ag Underwriter for the Farm and Ranch Division. I work on current customer servicing and post-close loan files, among other things. 2. Family: Fiance’ Taryn, one sister, Amy and husband Bill, a niece and nephew, Hadley and Nate, and my mom and dad, Ellen and Randy 3. Education: University of Kentucky, BA Agricultural Economics 4. Hobbies: Golf, theme parks, travel. 5. What is your favorite thing about working at FFB? All of the different types of customers and operations that we work within Farm and Ranch. We have customers in almost every state. 6. Do you have an unknown talent? I know more about The Office than anyone should. 7. Favorite place you have visited? The United Arab Emirates and Scotland 8. What is one thing you would like to learn more about? Becoming a better cook 9. Words you live by: “and stuff” It’s a universal catch-all for the forgetful.

Weather and Income Deferrals

Many farmers will defer the 2021 crop into 2022 to delay the recognition of income. But, what are the rules? A deferred payment contract is essentially an installment sale. An installment sale requires that at least one payment is received after the close of the tax year.  Read more

Spicy Corn Dip

You will be a hit at all of the tailgates with Andrew's dip recipe!  Spicy Corn Dip 2-10 oz cans Mexican/fiesta corn              1 ½ cups Mayo (not miracle whip or low fat) ½ cup parmesan cheese                          1-8 oz package shredded cheese – Colby jack 1-4 oz can diced jalapenos                          1 can black beans (drained) Mix all ingredients together, making sure to strain both the jalapenos and the black beans before adding. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min. Jalapenos can be added or subtracted to taste, and black beans are not necessary either.

Come See Us!

We plan on attending the following shows and hope to see you there! Farm & Ranch Show Schedule: September 21 - 23: Farm Science Review in London, OH November 16 - 18: Western Alfalfa & Forage Growers Show in Reno, NV November 17 - 18: Gateway Farm Show in Kearney, NE November 30 - December 2: Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in Amarillo, TX December 6 - 9: National Grazing Lands Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC December 9 - 11: Tulsa Farm Show in Tulsa, OK

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