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Find the latest blog posts, financial education and videos from Farm Credit Services of America.

The Business of Agriculture

E-learning program focuses on the "why" behind using cost of production numbers and the application to different business decisions.

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COMMON GROUND BLOG

Jun 6, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Interest Rate Update: To Raise or Not To Raise?

Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at the state of the economy and how it could shape the Fed’s action on interest rates in coming months.

May 30, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

U.S. Corn Market: Any Upside?

Our economist, Matt Erickson, dives into the latest corn market data and weather forecasts to help you plan for your 2023/24 marketing year.

May 19, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Record U.S. Crops, Lower Prices: What USDA Forecast Means for Ag

Read more about the global supply and demand and U.S. commodity prices for new crop in marketing year 2023/24.

May 19, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Building a Farm Business Model

Watch as we discuss a simple framework for thinking about your farm’s business model and how to get started.

May 3, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Interest Rate Pause? Not Necessarily.

Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at the current state of interest rates, diesel prices, grain stocks and more.

Apr 21, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Spring 2023 Outlook

Catch up on global stocks, U.S. planting intentions and the latest issues impacting the ag marketing outlook.

LEARNING CENTER

The Business of Agriculture

Calculating Your Cost of Production Takes the Uncertainty Out of Your Decisions

E-learning program focuses on the "why" behind using cost of production numbers and the application to different business decisions.

The Business of Agriculture

How Managerial Accounting Can Help You Manage Your Farm or Ranch

Accrual-based managerial accounting offers a solution for those who want a deeper understanding of their operation and the financial insights.

The Business of Agriculture

Risks and Rewards in the Dairy Industry Outlook for 2023 and Beyond

Learn more about the long-term demand and demographic trends and the risk and rewards to watch for in a volatile export market.

Crop Insurance

RPowerD and MPowerD

Crop insurance option designed to provide opportunities to potentially establish a higher guaranteed revenue – or margin.

Crop Insurance

Updates Make LRP Better Risk Management Tool

It’s not often that livestock producers have an improved way to manage risk. Here we explain how updates to LRP work to the advantage of livestock operations.

The Business of Agriculture

Farm Loans: How They Work

Learn how Farm Credit loans work including down payments, interest rates, how to qualify and more.

Live and Previously Recorded Webinars


Our educational webinars equip producers with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for their operations.

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Making The Most Of The Year Ahead.

Insights – Tools – Strategies

GrowingOn® is an educational meeting featuring forecasts, information and insights to help producers plan and reduce risk for the upcoming crop year.

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Crop Insurance Podcasts


Members of our experienced crop insurance team discuss how crop insurance and marketing goals can work together to provide the best financial return. Listen to our audio programs to learn more.

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SPONSORSHIPS

We are sponsoring the registration fee for customers to attend approved educational programs or events that address problem solving, record keeping, decision-making and/or business planning. Programs that assist customers with business continuity, such as succession, family transition, retirement and estate planning, also may qualify for sponsorship.

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Why calculate your cost of production?

Knowing your cost of production is a powerful management tool. See how cost of production can help bring confidence and clarity to your management decisions.

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