COMMON GROUND BLOG

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

Three Financial Metrics to Monitor in 2024

Dec 15, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

With the end of the year in mind, watch as we discuss three financial metrics that are especially relevant headed into 2024.

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Spring farmland field

Apr 22, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Spring 2022 Outlook

Learn more about decision-making strategies and risk management tools to help farmers and ranchers navigate through the uncertainty and move their operations forward – in the next six weeks, six months, and six years.

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Apr 8, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Side by Side Digital: Market Moving Weather

Learn more about how weather throughout winter and early spring will influence the 2022 growing season.

from goals to plans

Mar 25, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

From Goals to Plans

Learn more about moving beyond your goals and developing plans to achieve them.

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Feb 25, 2022 | Crop Insurance

Farm Policy Update

Learn more about the basics of the programs, current conditions and key considerations.

2021 - 2022

Dec 17, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Reviewing 2021, Preparing for 2022

Learn more about key considerations as you make plans for 2022.

Profitability Spreadsheet

Nov 19, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Net Present Value

Learn more about NPV and how you can apply this framework.

risk management

Oct 22, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

The Overlooked Risks

Learn more about improving your risk management plan.

inflation and interest rates

Sep 24, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Inflation and Interest Rates

Learn more about the latest data and what might be ahead.

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Aug 20, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Getting Started with a CapEx Plan

Learn more about creating a multi-year, strategic capital expenditure plan.

cash flow mobile device

Jul 23, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Moving Beyond "Know Your Costs of Production"

Learn more about how to factor cash flow, accounting and economic costs into your management decisions.

return on investment

Jun 25, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Return on Investment

Learn more about what ROI means, how it is calculated and how to integrate it into the decision-making process.

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May 21, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

The Economics of Family Living

Our latest webinar covered easy-to-overlook expenses, tips for measuring and tracking family living and benchmarks to consider.

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