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Sherry Lorton: Jul 26, 2016
In our last Grain Accounting class the discussion turned to the importance of having a good banking relationship. A lender in the meeting made the comment “just don’t treat me like a mushroom.” With a lot of puzzled looks staring back at him he went...
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Sherry Lorton: Sep 1, 2015
When you see what appear to be good, well-established, long-standing companies suddenly fall apart it makes you wonder. How do good businesses go...
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Sherry Lorton: Feb 3, 2015
A Plan in the Making
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Sherry Lorton: Jan 27, 2015
Planning with a Purpose
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Sherry Lorton: Jan 20, 2015
It is winter and the grain elevator is abuzz with activity . . . you have old crop bushels to empty out of the bin, grain to move off the farm, and...
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Sherry Lorton: Dec 2, 2014
The typical discussion that occurs with a farmer at the elevator or coffee shop centers a lot around price.
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Sherry Lorton: Nov 18, 2014
One of the greatest weapons in a grain merchandiser's arsenal can be making deferred basis sales. It can be a great way to reduce basis risk, reduce...
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Sherry Lorton: Oct 28, 2014
As the Controller, CFO or CPA responsible for producing financial statements for your company’s grain division, do you sometimes feel that you are...
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Sherry Lorton: Jul 15, 2014
The emotions of farmers have run the gamut these last two months as they sat in disbelief watching new crop prices plummet. For many it was a feeling...
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Sherry Lorton: Jun 10, 2014
I want to initiate a Public Relations Campaign within the farming community to get BASIS the respect and understanding it deserves.
