COMMON GROUND BLOG

Find trends and outlooks, education and more on financing rural America from Farm Credit Services of America.

Efficiencies on Farm, Ranch Key in Higher Rate Environment

Apr 22, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Economic data increasingly points to interest rates staying higher longer. Financial efficiency will be critical in the year ahead, and we step you through three ratios that will help you focus on the right areas of your farm or ranch.

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Jun 15, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

FCSAmerica Donation Helps Safeguard Nebraska’s Livestock Industry

“This is a win-win for Nebraska agriculture.” Bob Campbell, FCSAmerica senior vice president.

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Jun 7, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

Lock In Profit When You See It

“As soon as we got into a breakeven or profitable level, according to the budget, we started selling beans.” – John Anderson, Nebraska farmer

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May 31, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

Breaking Down Your True Breakeven

Relationship Manager Chris Nohr on the costs that go into a true breakeven.

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May 9, 2017 | Rural Communities

Educator, Fresh Perspective Honoree: Bernard Geschke

“As the world becomes more electronic with newer and larger equipment, our next generation will accomplish amazing feats. However, safety and health will remain important in everyone’s lifestyle.” Bernard Geschke

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May 4, 2017 | Rural Communities

Farm to School Movement

Thank you to all those who are helping to connect children to ag through food and education.

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Apr 25, 2017 | Rural Communities

A Half Century of Family and Farm

“We’ve had a good 50 years, and I’m glad to have been associated with Farm Credit for those 50 years.” Henry Brinkman, Ramona, South Dakota

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Mar 6, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Getting Your Crop Insurance in Order

Are you optimizing your insurance for the amount you are spending?

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Feb 20, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Crop Insurance Guarantee Check-in

Halfway through the crop insurance price discovery month (as of Feb. 17), both corn and soybeans were averaging slightly above last year’s crop insurance guarantees.

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Feb 15, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

Don’t Overestimate Yield, Keep Expenses in Check in 2017

Jim Knuth, our SVP in Iowa, answers these questions and more in a Q-and-A with the Iowa Soybean Association.

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Feb 10, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Solutions 2.0: 2017 GrowingOn Meetings Focused More on Marketing

Accepting the fact that the United States and the world have ample supplies of major crops, this year’s GrowingOn® meetings shifted emphasis.

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Feb 2, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

State-by-State Farmland Trends

The latest farmland values in Iowa, eastern Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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Jan 25, 2017 | Crop Insurance

When the Pennies Matter

“It would be foolish to invest in land, machinery, fertilizer, seed, fuel, etc., without the protection of crop insurance,” said one customer. “And you have to be prepared to lock in a profit when you can. Crop insurance is the risk management tool that helps you do that.”

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