It's a Different Approach Here
Since we're not just a marketing company, we're not focused on newsletters and blanket recommendations. We start with a financial analysis of your farming operation. From there, we have a better idea of where you need to be with regard to the markets. Our focus is on building your equity and profitability. We bring the information and help with the discipline needed in the markets. You call the shots.
by Kim Lang
August 23, 2010
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If you're wondering what the government has in store for Crop Insurance for next season, check out page 2 of our newsletter.
September 2010 Crop Insurance Newsletter
by Kim Lang
August 16, 2010
The markets have been a little wild lately...enough to give any farmer a little indigestion. But if you have a plan and stick to it, it's easier. Back in March we talked about building a strategy around a good understanding of your numbers. Today KRVN's Ken Rahjes checks back in with Water Street Solutions Market Advisor Chip Nellinger for an update.
August 16 2010 Staying on Strategy - Nellinger.mp3 (1.35 mb)
by Kim Lang
July 26, 2010
Do you ever feel like some elements of marketing your crops or livestock are a little too risky for your comfort level? If that's the case - it probably has a lot to do with what you know. Water Street Solutions' President and CEO Darren Frye talks with KRVN's Ken Rahjes about the difference between hedging and speculating.
July 26 2010 Taking the Gamble Out of Marketing Tools - Frye.mp3 (2.75 mb)
by Kim Lang
July 6, 2010
A strong marketing strategy is not about having a crystal ball. A good market advisor tracks the pieces of the economy and production that influence prices, but ultimately, no one can predict every market move. History shows us that often good pricing opportunities come during the growing season. Water Street Solutions Market Advisor Chip Nellinger talks here with KRVN's Ken Rahjes about marketing your crop during the growing season.
July 6 2010 Marketing during THIS growing season Nellinger.mp3 (4.97 mb)
For the text of the interview, click here. Marketing During THIS Growing Season
by Kim Lang
June 28, 2010
Marketing your crop is tough if you don't follow a strategy. A good strategy involves knowing ahead of time what price you need to get out of the market because you know where you stand financially and what number you have to hit to handle your long term break evens, which include short term and long term debt, depreciation, family living expenses and profitability. The next element that has to be in place is risk management. KRVN's Ken Rahjes talks about this with Water Street Solutions' Market Advisor Chip Nellinger.
June 28 2010 Risk Management Key to Your Marketing Strategy.mp3 (4.58 mb)
For the text of the interview, click here: Risk Management Key to Your Marketing Strategy
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