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

Outlooks for Commodities: Market Summaries in 5 Minutes

Mar 6, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

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

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May 21, 2019 | Crop Insurance

Record Corn Unplanted for This Time of Season

Corn futures closed Monday at their highest price in nearly a year and wheat prices reached their highest level in three months on continued wet weather.

corn germinated flooded

May 14, 2019 | Crop Insurance

Planting 2019: A Daunting Task

About a third of the crop land has surplus topsoil moisture. Subsoil moisture is similarly adequate.

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May 10, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Better Safety Net

Sarina’s dairy outlook for 2019, sponsored by Farm Credit at the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

wet corn fields

May 6, 2019 | Crop Insurance

A Challenging Crop Year

In addition to the extended forecast and analysis, we offer helpful information about your crop insurance.

dairy cattle

Apr 22, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Shrinking Herd

Part 2 of Sarina’s dairy outlook for 2019, sponsored by Farm Credit at the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

dairy cows

Apr 17, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

A Better Year for Dairy Producers

Sarina’s dairy outlook for 2019, sponsored by Farm Credit at the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

growingon-2019-course-wrap-up

Mar 14, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Farm Finances: How Do You Compare?

Check out our interactive recording of the presentation to prepare your operation for the coming year.

Putting our strength to work.

Mar 14, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Agriculture is Like No Other Business, Which is Why FCSAmerica is Like No Other Lender

A message from Mark Jensen, our president and CEO, on our 2018 financial results and our mission to serve agriculture through every cycle.

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Mar 6, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Seasonal Price Strength: Are you Ready?

Check out our interactive recording of his presentation to improve your crop marketing.

protecting against shallow losses

Feb 11, 2019 | Crop Insurance

Protecting your Farm Against Shallow Losses

Supplemental crop insurance policies from private companies allow you to raise your corn or soybean insurance coverage so claims kick in with less of a loss.

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Jan 16, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

AgTech Start-Ups to Compete at the 2019 Iowa Power Farming Show

Five startups will compete at 2:30 p.m. January 30 for a $20,000 grand prize and a $5,000 people’s choice award.

farmer looking at the field

Jan 15, 2019 | Crop Insurance

New in 2019: Multi-county Enterprise Unit

Contact your local FCSAmerica insurance agent to learn if the new MCEU would be advantageous to your operation.

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