2024 Fall Economic Statement

As the Roman philosopher and statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca once said: “Yield not to adversity; trust not to prosperity; keep before your eyes the full scope of Fortune’s power, as if she would surely do whatever is in her power to do.” This sentiment resonates as we examine the current economic landscape shaped by Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Capital Improvements in Farmland: Boosting Value Through Professional Management

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?”
This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
Market Insights by James Thorne: THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES: A Year in Review

What does Dire Straits’ 1985 Live Aid performance of “Money For Nothing” have to do with our current economy? James Thorne highlights how the lyrics reflect the turbulence of today in his November #MarketInsights, coming soon. #Investing
Leveraging Corporate Structures for Farm Growth and Tax Efficiency

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?”
This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
Market Insights by James Thorne: Liquidity Matters

What does Dire Straits’ 1985 Live Aid performance of “Money For Nothing” have to do with our current economy? James Thorne highlights how the lyrics reflect the turbulence of today in his November #MarketInsights, coming soon. #Investing
Tax Deferral Strategies for Selling Farmland

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?”
This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
Market Insights with Dave and Tyler: Resilience, Inflation, and 2025 Predictions

What does Dire Straits’ 1985 Live Aid performance of “Money For Nothing” have to do with our current economy? James Thorne highlights how the lyrics reflect the turbulence of today in his November #MarketInsights, coming soon. #Investing
Estate Planning for Farmers: Key Strategies to Preserve Wealth

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?”
This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
Market Insights by James Thorne: Money For Nothing

There are moments in life that leave a lasting impression. For me, two significant memories from the 1985 Live Aid concert stand out
Diversifying Farm Wealth: Understanding Farmland Investment Options

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?”
This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks