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Industry Sectors 2.5 Years After the Pandemic Lockdowns: Food Processors and Manufacturers
This article will examine price fluctuations, income statement performance concerns, and trends to watch for in the food processing sector.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Oct 11, 20226 min read
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Will Food Prices Continue to Increase, & What Does that Mean for the Food and Agribusiness Sector?
The food & agribusiness sector of the economy is experiencing serious increases in prices based on the data from the April 2022 CPI and PPI.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
May 17, 20223 min read
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Focus Management Group: March Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of March.
paloisio
Apr 1, 20222 min read
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Food Cost Inflation: Impacts from Producers to Processors to Consumers
To understand the food & agribusiness sector and the inflationary challenges being felt, it's crucial to view the supply chain start to end.
paloisio
Mar 31, 20227 min read
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Crop Lines of Credit: Stresses in 2022?
The first quarter of each calendar year is a time when ag producers & their lenders evaluate the crop lines of credit. Here's the outlook.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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Focus Management Group: Top 10 Articles from 2021
We covered trends and offered many great strategies to overcome the difficulties and ensure success for a business. Let's review the Top 10.
paloisio
Jan 11, 20225 min read
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Is There an Update on California’s Proposition 12 and the Impact on Pork Producers?
With January 1, 2022 around the corner, it's important to consider an update on the status of implementing Proposition 12 for pork producers
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Dec 14, 20214 min read
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New USDA Loan Program: Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program
The USDA, through its Rural Development (“RD”) program, is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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The Dairy Sector Requires Attention
The dairy sector is being impacted by a combination of issues right now. Optimism is running thin for many producers, with good reason.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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Focus Management Group: August Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for August.
paloisio
Sep 3, 20213 min read
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Why does California’s Proposition 12 affect producers and processors outside of California?
This initiative was to establish minimum space requirements (based on square feet) for veal calves, breeding pigs and egg laying hens.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Aug 23, 20215 min read
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Focus Management Group: July Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of July.
paloisio
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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Will Water Shortages in the US Affect Food Prices? How Do Water Shortages Impact Food Producers?
Every year we hear about water shortages, droughts, and floods, that impact farmers, ranchers, and food processors. 2021 is no different.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Jul 9, 20215 min read
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Focus Management Group: June Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for the month of June.
paloisio
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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How is the Poultry Industry Impacted by Commodity Prices?
The poultry industry has seen their feed costs increase 50% or more since the second half of 2020. What does this mean?
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Jun 10, 20213 min read
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Focus Management Group: April Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for April.
paloisio
May 1, 20212 min read
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FMG Industry Analysis: Agronomy Services in 2021
The field of agronomy has evolved over time and requires a more sophisticated understanding of the science and the economics of farming.
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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Focus Management Group: March Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for March.
paloisio
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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Who Wins vs Loses with Changing Commodity Prices?
The prices for corn, soybean, and other commodities have not been seen in markets since 2013. What does this mean, who benefits and loses?
Juanita Schwartzkopf
Mar 10, 20213 min read
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Focus Management Group: January Month in Review
Each month we post an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This is for January.
paloisio
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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