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Farm Business Seminar – Early Bird Discount Ends Nov 17th

November 7, 2014 by Summer

The Water Street EDGE Farm Business Seminar is coming to Willmar, MN on Feb. 16th-17th, 2015. Based on the success of the 2014 event, you won’t want to miss it! Here’s your chance to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate of $249! Regular price is $399, that’s a savings of $150!

How Do You Develop Your EDGE?

Farming is changing – and the skills needed today to lead and manage an operation are different than in the past. Water Street EDGE has enlisted a group of farm experts to help you navigate these changes. Let’s meet them!

Speaker Sessions

Straight Talk, Straight Actions: Agriculture in a Changing Economy
In a high-energy, no-holds-barred session, Dr. David Kohl brings his signature ‘straight talk’ on the global economic trends impacting your decision-making and the bottom line of your farm business.
Market Sense for a High Frequency World
Leading market analyst Arlan Suderman will build your understanding of the key drivers in today’s market and help you consider how to approach market volatility – in such a way that your plan makes sense with the long-term goals of your operation.
Rebooting Farm Leadership
Through practical insight and humor, Richard Hadden will provide current and future farm leaders with real-world applications of key leadership practices – as well as revealing the skills farm leaders will need to lead in a changing world.
It’s a Jungle Out There! Blazing New Trails for Agriculture
Keynote speaker Jolene Brown will explore the four major influencers that affect decision-making for farms and their customers. With lots of laughter, you’ll learn how to build important bridges for a joy-filled journey in today’s agricultural ‘jungle’.

Get an exclusive preview of what Jolene Brown has to offer at our customer appreciation gathering. Jolene is the keynote speaker at our “Who’s Hiding the Humor” Event on Dec. 2nd! Invitations coming soon!

Educational Events

Water Street Edge On top of the excellent speaker sessions, this seminar offers additional educational and networking opportunities including:

Workshops
Table Topics Luncheon
Peer Networking Opportunities
Reception
Dinner banquet
And More!

Click Here to Download the Full Program Agenda (PDF)

Corn Capital Co-Sponsoring

Corn Capital Innovations is proud to be co-sponsoring this event along with Water Street Solutions at the Best Western Plus in Willmar, MN. We are firm believers in the importance of continuing education to achieve future farm success. We encourage all of our customers to attend.

Register Now & Save

Don’t delay. Register before November 17, 2014 to receive the Early Bird rate of $249/person. Remember the price increases after this date to $399/person.

Click Here to Register

Did you register for Water Street EDGE? What speaker are you most looking forward to?

Categories: Farm Profitability, General | Tags: Ag Education, agricultural influencers, Arlan Suderman, Corn Capital Innovations, Dr. David Kohl, farm business seminar, farm leaders, farm management, Farm Profitability, global economic trends, Jolene Brown, market volatility, Richard Hadden, Water Street EDGE, Waterstreet Solutions

Touchdown! Successful Farming Game Plan

October 20, 2014 by scott

Every successful running back needs a good offensive line blocking for him to have a successful season. A good game plan is also essential to the success of the team.

I’m Scott O’Neill. At Corn Capital Innovations of Olivia, we work with you to put together a game plan that creates more opportunity for you.

That plan consists of the four components that make up a profitable farming operation, production, crop insurance and grain marketing and financial analysis.

With you, we will put together the game plan for the 2015 crop year by looking at 2014 for what we can learn as agriculture producers.

The team at Corn Capital Innovations then becomes the offensive line….blocking the pitfalls of farming and opening more opportunities for profit for you.

CCI Clients It’s a team effort, with the goal of higher profits in 2015.

Let Corn capital Innovations of Olivia work with you to put together a game plan for 2015. By starting now….you’ll be ready to answer the whistle.

Contact Corn Capital Innovations and find yourself a great hand in farming.

Categories: Farm Profitability, General | Tags: Corn Capital Innovations, Crop Insurance, Cropping Plan, Farm Profitability, Financial Analysis, Grain Marketing, Great Hand In Farming, multi-peril crop insurance, Production

“Who’s Hiding The Humor?” Event Coming on Dec. 2nd!

October 9, 2014 by Summer

Jolene Brown It’s our pleasure to invite you, our patrons, to join us for a fun evening at Max’s Grill in Olivia on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6pm to show our appreciation.

Jolene Brown, professional speaker, Author and Family Business Consultant, will be our keynote speaker. Jolene encourages, teaches, and celebrates the people of agriculture who feed, clothe and fuel the world.

Jolene spoke at a farm business seminar that we co-sponsored earlier this year. We were so impressed with her extensive knowledge, speaking ability and popularity with the audience, that it was a unanimous decision to invite her to speak at this event. Jolene will be presenting again at the Water Street Edge Farm Business Seminar on Feb. 16th-17th, 2015 in Willmar, MN.

“Who’s Hiding the Humor?”

Here is a short description of Jolene’s presentation:

All folks have a sense of humor; it’s just that some folks have a bad one! They haven’t learned that the benefits of a positive sense of humor extend to better health, understanding of rural issues, and positive farm family relationships. How long has it been since you’ve really laughed and celebrated who you are and what you do? We’ll do both as we answer the question “Who’s Hiding the Humor?”

Join Us!

We hope you can join us for an evening of great company, tasty food, and top notch entertainment! A formal invitation will follow in the mail.

The entire Corn Capital Innovations Team looks forward to thanking you in person at this event!

Categories: General, Mindset | Tags: Corn Capital Innovations, Family Business Consultant, farm business, farm family relationships, Farm Seminar, Humor, Jolene Brown, Mindset, Patron Appreciation, rural issues, Water Street EDGE, Who’s Hiding the Humor?

Farming is like a Four Leaf Clover…But Luck Has Nothing to do with it!

September 23, 2014 by Summer

You might be wondering, what does a four leaf clover stand for if not luck? Well a four leaf clover needs all of its leaves to be complete. They all play an equal part in making up the clover. Farming also has four components, each of equal importance. Let’s review these four components of farming and how they contribute to a successful farm operation.

Four Components of Farm Profitability

Production – the leaf closest to the stem. Production is where it all starts, and where you have the most control. This is the part of farming when you focus on preparing the field, planting the right seed at the correct depth, nurturing it along the growing season and taking ownership for your business!
Crop Insurance – the leaf directly above production. This leaf protects your investment, secures revenue, and provides peace-of-mind. You need to make sure that your clover, or farm operation, is covered for the unexpected; the thing you can’t control; Mother Nature!
Grain Marketing – the remaining top leaf. Grain marking is the most challenging job farmers will face. Utilize Corn Capital Innovations’ experts to help you gain the knowledge that gets the best competitive advantage when it comes to the ever changing market. Remain on top!
Financial Management and Analysis – the final bottom leaf. Should you purchase that new piece of equipment or consider expanding your acreage? Corn Capital Innovations can help you figure out your profit margins, manage labor resources, and set you up with a secure business plan.

Maximize Your Farming Profitability

Success in farming doesn’t happen because of luck! Unlike a four leaf clover, you have the ability to make educated decisions and maximize your farming profitability. Every farmer and farming operation is unique, just like each four leaf clover in the field. Corn Capital Innovations provides a total farm business solution that can help meet those needs.

Let Corn Capital Innovations be the stem to your four leaf clover, our team is an educational hub that feeds the four components of farm profitability. Complete the form below and we will contact you to discuss how we can help positively impact your farm business. Or contact us anytime.

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Categories: Farm Profitability, General | Tags: competitive advantage, controllable factors of farming, Crop Decisions, Crop Insurance, educational hub, farm management, Farm Profitability, farming success, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, four leaf clover, Grain Marketing, production strategy

Management Practices vs. Traits – A Noticeable Difference

September 8, 2014 by Summer

Take a look at the picture below of two separate farmer’s soybean fields. Roundup Ready soybeans were planted on the left and Non GMO soybeans on the right. Do you notice a difference? It’s apparent that nothing will compensate for overall management.

Weeds are very heavy on the left, even after being sprayed several times. Although water drowned out some crop on the right, the excess of water should have also allowed for more weeds…but management did not. This is perfect example of management practices vs. traits.

Management vs Trait

Categories: Farm Profitability, General | Tags: farm management, Farm Profitability, Farming, management practices, Non GMO, Round Up Ready, soybean field, soybeans, spraying, traits, weeds, Yield

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