COMMON GROUND BLOG

May 31, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

As the industry adjusts to lower cattle prices, it is more important than ever to know your cost of production and make decisions that boost efficiency.

May 24, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Cattlemen are experiencing both long- and short-term effects of the transition to more beef production.

May 4, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Numbers matter -- and the more voices in agriculture that are heard by lawmakers, the more effective the industry will be in advocating for its future.

Apr 21, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

“I carry my binder of farm finances everywhere and can lose sleep thinking about all the what-if scenarios with my cash flow and balance sheet,” Maggie Holub says.

Apr 20, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Is your cash-flow budget missing some often overlooked line items?

Mar 18, 2016 | Crop Insurance

The focus of FCSAmerica’s 2016 GrowingOn® meetings was to provide producers with solutions to tight or negative cash flow situations.

Mar 15, 2016 | Rural Communities

Agricultural leaders in our four states are among 100 visionaries being recognized nationally as part of the Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives search.

Mar 10, 2016 | Crop Insurance

Some producers are looking at changing coverage levels with an eye to cost savings. But be sure you understand the impact on your coverage, how that affects your marketing plan and possible impacts on your cash-flow and balance sheet.

Mar 8, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Do you know at what point your dairy operation would run out of its capacity to borrow? Here’s a how-to on stress testing your operation.

Mar 3, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Annie’s Project is a six-week, 18-hour educational program aimed at strengthening women’s roles in modern farm enterprise. Look for classes near you.

Mar 2, 2016 | Crop Insurance

If you’re among the producers who could benefit from WFR, don’t miss the March 15 deadline.

Feb 11, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

“You can’t go broke making a profit,” says producer Bruce Livingston. “If the profit is there, options strategies are available to protect the downside but allow upside potential.”