Agriculture has deep roots across the Upper Midwest, but today's farms look very different from the traditional family operations many people picture. In this episode of Plain Money Talk, host Jay Gabler sits down with agribusiness expert Lynn Paulson of Bell Bank to explore how the agricultural industry is evolving and what it means for both farmers and consumers.

Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

Receiving an inheritance can be both emotional and overwhelming. In this episode, we walk through the first five financial moves to consider—helping listeners avoid common pitfalls, make thoughtful decisions, and align their next steps with long‑term goals. With a historic generational wealth transfer underway, this timely conversation offers practical guidance for navigating inherited wealth with clarity and confidence.

Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

It might not seem like it, since we're saturated with globalized brands that consume large pockets of our attention, but in fact there's still plenty of room for entrepreneurs and small businesses that play their cards right.

In this episode, we talk with Hailey Margetta, market developer for Bell Bank, about the most common financial pitfalls for small business and how to avoid them.

Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.