COMMON GROUND BLOG

Nov 26, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Producers who update and refer to their budget throughout the year are among the most confident decision makers.

Nov 6, 2019 | Crop Insurance

The disruptions in propane supplies are compounding an already challenging growing season marked by late plantings and a delayed harvest.

Jul 26, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

“It is risky to make any plans based on government programs.” – Brent Gloy, aei economist.

Nov 13, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Your FCSAmerica insurance team explains some of the common scenarios and is ready to guide you through the claims process when quality is an issue.

Oct 11, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Even though there are ample 2016 supplies on hand to satisfy short-term demand, the harvest delays could cause some issues at elevators and on transport lines.

Oct 2, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Looking ahead, a new forecast from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center raises the odds of a La Nina this fall and winter.

Aug 29, 2017 | Crop Insurance

The December corn futures contract has fallen and November soybeans also are well below the levels they attained early in the growing season.

Jul 31, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Important crop insurance reminder: Call your agent before chopping corn.

Jan 10, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

That was the message at this year’s GrowingOn meetings, which continue into January.

Jul 5, 2016 | Crop Insurance

La Niña, the cool-water alter ego of El Niño, already is arising from the depths of the Pacific. Producers in the Corn Belt will be among those feeling the impact.

Nov 9, 2015 | The Business of Agriculture

The impact of tight margins, avian flu, lower cattle prices and more.

Jun 12, 2014 | The Business of Agriculture

The USDA says crop conditions in the Corn Belt are the better than any time since 2007. Check out what, if any, impact this is having on projected yields – along with a lot of other good information on 2014/15 production and price forecasts.