Soil testing is a key in farm management
on Tyler Rush’s operation. With the help
of no-till farming practices, Rush has
increased the organic matter content
of the soil as well as its water holding
capacity.
out how much I’ve got to have in
order to cover (my expenses). It
helps out a lot in planning.”
Rush works with FCS
Financial Vice President Landon
Snook through the Joplin office.
Snook says fixed interest rates
allow producers like Rush to plan
ahead. From the weather to acts
of God and market instability,
producers have much to worry
about when it comes to managing
their operations. Snook says a fixed
interest rate keeps cost of financing
off that list.
“They know their cost of
financing upfront, and they can
plan that into their cash flow,”
he explains. “A fixed interest
rate takes away uncertainty and
reduces stress because of an
unknown variable.”
FCS Financial assists Rush
in both real estate and operating
loan needs. He’s also a member of
the association’s Young, Beginning
Stockholder Advisory Committee,
which meets at least once each
year to provide the cooperative
feedback.
“I’ve been able to talk with
(other farmers) and learn about
different farming operations
around the state,” Rush says.
“I can take what they’re doing
different than what I’m doing. We
bounce ideas off of one another.”