Latest News From Peter Martin

If you’re short on employees, you’re not alone. New forces are at work, and I don’t see them changing any time soon. 

The world is transforming as the COVID-19 pandemic advances technology and cultural shifts in how business is done. 

Some of the best farm operators I know have had enough with complexity. They pride themselves, and their operations, on being simple.

Could your business survive without farm program payments? 

Successful execution starts with crystal clear objectives, time frames and who’s responsible for what.

If your farm struggles with cash-flow problems, yet you are sitting on a large amount of land equity, a sale-leaseback can be a possible solution for your stressful situation. 

Mortgage underwriters often have trouble figuring out how to fit farmers into conforming loan requirements.

While many businesses are struggling, the ag industry is filled with opportunity. 

Collecting across-the-board data is increasingly important for the sustainability and success of your business, but it doesn’t have to be a monumental task.

Want to know what your neighbors are doing to move their businesses forward? Here are the best practices I’ve focused on with my clients.

“Consider having a conversation with an additional lender. Your operating money is too important not to have a back-up plan.”

Although interest rate swaps have been around for years, they’re attracting more attention from farmers these days as interest rates hover near zero.