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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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Dec 27, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Corn vs. Soybeans: Determining Profitability in 2023

This report examines current market signals for profitability in corn and soybean markets and breakeven levels for the two commodities at different fertilizer prices.

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Dec 16, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Three Tips for Navigating Uncertainty in 2023

Discover strategies and tips that aid decision making in uncertain times.

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Nov 21, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

The 5 Cs of Lending

Learn how lenders, investors and others use the 5 Cs.

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Nov 4, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Land Auctions: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Learn more about the best practices for preparation, bidding, and closing on a land purchase.

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Nov 1, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Market Updates to Factor into 2023 Budget Plans

The best budgets are updated and adjusted according to markets. Here, our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at the markets trends and costs shaping the 2023 production year.

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Oct 21, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Starting a Business Meeting Habit

Learn more about strategies, tips and best practices for successful, habit-forming business meetings.

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Sep 23, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

What's the Deal with Cost Per Bushel?

Learn more about various ways to measure costs, the insights each delivers and how they can be used or misused in the decision-making process.

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Sep 14, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Digging into Carbon Markets

Learn more about the state of carbon markets and factors to consider before jumping in.

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Sep 1, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

What You Need to Know for 2023: 5 Market Summaries in 5 Minutes

Now is a good time to start penciling in 2023 budgets. Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at costs, prices and market trends to jump-start your planning.

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Aug 1, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Profits and Buyer Demand Drive Farmland Values

Farmland values are off their double-digit hikes of last year. Even so, the average value for ground is at an all-time high. We have a state-by-state breakdown of land values and sale prices for the first half of 2022.

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Aug 1, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Interest Rates and Market Shifts: 5 Market Summaries in 5 Minutes

Commodity markets have shifted in recent weeks. Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at the factors shaping commodity prices, interest rates and more as we head into August.

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Jul 22, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Getting Unstuck: Identifying and Navigating Common Decision Traps

Learn more about some common decision-making traps for farm managers and how to get unstuck.

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