View this email as a Web page. View our Security Policies.   The Food Industries Quarterly Update is designed to bring you the insight you need to optimize your banking strategies today and in the future. Food industry leaders rely on U.S. Bank for quality and customized solutions that meet their most important financing, operational and investment needs. Our industry specialists provide clients with unsurpassed experience and understanding of the food and agribusiness sectors as well as regional conditions and economic cycles. Learn more: Food Industries     Elizabeth Hund discusses market trends and risk management with Feed & Grain Recently, U.S. Bank Food Industries division head Elizabeth Hund was interviewed by Feed & Grain¹ magazine to discuss the state of the grain industry. Elizabeth discussed how the European financial crisis has impacted the industry both domestically and abroad. She also reveals how borrowers can implement strategies to be well positioned for long-term growth and stability.     How volatility is impacting the beef sector Like many companies in the agricultural industry, beef producers are experiencing volatile times. The combination of the escalating costs of doing business, the growing global demand for protein and a variety of escalating public issues have forced beef companies to evaluate all aspects of operations. We interviewed Eric Buckman, senior vice president of U.S. Bank Food Industries, and Hal Brown, vice president of U.S. Bank Food Industries to capture their perspectives on the beef sector, from recent crisis management issues in social media to the promising demand from non-traditional global markets.     Keeping ahead of market changes Solid management policies can help secure your agribusiness with your lender. And at times like this, it's important to not only have a risk management plan in place, but also to communicate with your lender to ensure they are up to speed on your financing needs. Find out more about these best practices from a panel of experts in this recent Feed & Grain article.¹     The critical role banks play in the Food Value Chain Banks continue to be an important part of nearly every aspect of the food value chain - the cycle of food production from raw materials into finished product. Banks specializing in the food industry also have the experience and expertise to help food manufacturers overcome many of the current challenges they face. This white paper briefly outlines the relevance of the banking industry to consumer packaged goods companies and details how banks keep the flow of capital moving.     Hear what industry experts have to say about US Recently U.S. Bancorp chairman and CEO Richard Davis was featured on CNBC’s Mad Money with Jim Cramer. Watch the video¹ to learn more about U.S. Bank’s commitment to military hiring initiatives and how the bank has been able to outperform the competition. On Bloomberg Television’s “Inside Track,”¹ Dominic Chu discusses risk-adjusted returns and how U.S. Bank has led more than 20 banks in this key metric for the past two years.     Please contact us to learn more or to discuss any financing needs: `eqf_name`, `eqf_title` U.S. Bank Food Industries `eqf_email` `eqf_phone`   Keith Hembre’s review & outlook Get vital economic news, trends, updates and perspectives on the current state of the economy and financial markets. Capital Markets Update U.S. Bank Quarterly Earnings U.S. Bank Quarterly Profile Silver Sponsor Grocery Manufacturers Assoc. Executive Conference August 25-27, 2012 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, Co Women in Agribusiness Summit September 16-17, 2012 New Orleans, LA Session Speaker: Elizabeth Hund, U.S. Bank Food Industries Topic: Managing volatility in a high-priced commodity market Soy & Grain Trade Summit 2012 September 17-19, 2012 New Orleans, LA Session Speaker: Elizabeth Hund, U.S. Bank Food Industries   Email intended for: `eMail` Standard Text Messaging and other charges may apply per your service plan. MSG & Data Rates May Apply. Protecting your privacy is our priority. We'll never request personal information like your Personal ID, Password, Social Security Number, PIN or Account Number via email. For your safety, never share this information with anyone, at any time. If you get an email requesting personal information, or would like to report a suspicious email, forward it to fraud_help@usbank.com or call U.S. Bank Customer Service immediately at 800-US BANKS (800-872-2657). 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