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Farm Financial Decisions in a Higher Interest Rate Environment

Apr 10, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Our experts review the current rate environment among other topics ranging from early payment discounts to equipment purchases to paying down long-term debt.

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Jun 9, 2023 | Crop Insurance

A Different Way to Manage Livestock Risk

Discover how livestock producers can manage risk with insurance options like Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Livestock Gross Margin (LGM).

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Apr 4, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Markets Upended – Again. Where Are Interest Rates Headed?

Our economist, Matt Erickson, dives into the possible paths ahead to help agricultural producers better prepare for the coming year.

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Mar 27, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Earned Versus Unearned Equity Changes

Watch as we discuss earned equity – what it is, why it’s important, how to calculate it and how to grow it over time.

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Mar 6, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Outlooks for Commodities: Market Summaries in 5 Minutes

Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at how supply and demand is shaping grain and protein markets.

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Feb 24, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

The Macro Economy and Key Considerations for 2023

Watch as we review current economic signals and their potential implication to your operation.

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Jan 27, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

The Latest on Farmland Values

Discover the latest from our January report on benchmark farmland values and the forces shaping the market.

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