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Find resources and articles to help you navigate financing and crop insurance for your farm, home or acreage.

Calculating Your Cost of Production Takes the Uncertainty Out of Your Decisions

The Business of Agriculture

E-learning program focuses on the "why" behind using cost of production numbers and the application to different business decisions.

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The Business of Agriculture

Pencil out Equipment Costs

Before making an equipment decision, ask if it will improve your productivity and/or profitability.

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The Business of Agriculture

How to Better Market What You Produce

With so much volatility in commodity prices, there is no better time than now to use proven marketing strategies.

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The Business of Agriculture

Create a Network of Key Advisors and Partners

Experienced farmers know the value of good advisors and partners can be measured in a producer’s bottom line.

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The Business of Agriculture

Adding Value to Your Operation and Your Skills

Many young farmers and ranchers have more time and energy than money when starting their operations.

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The Business of Agriculture

Forward Thinking, ‘No Surprises’ Are Keys to Lender Relationships

Maintaining good communication with lenders has become increasingly important as operating margins have tightened.

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The Business of Agriculture

Stand on Strong Financials

Farm operations are becoming more business-oriented. Today’s successful farmers are as good at financial management as they are at farming or ranching.

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Crop Insurance

Crop Insurance: Getting the Right Coverage

Learn why choosing a farm lender is important to getting the right crop insurance plan.

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The Business of Agriculture

Using the Power of Cash Flow Projections to Manage Your Business

Cash-flow projection is an important financial tool used to estimate the amount.

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Crop Insurance

Grain Marketing Survey: Midwest Farmer Practices

To shed some light on grain marketing practices, FCSAmerica commissioned a survey of more than 600 Corn Belt producers. The full report reveals insights into the tools and strategies of farmers who are satisfied with their grain marketing practices.

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The Business of Agriculture

Financial Tips for Beginning Producers

Farm life, for many, slows down in November and December, giving producers the time they need to focus on good financial management.

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The Business of Agriculture

Key Questions to ask Your Tax Professional

Use our helpful guide when meeting with your own tax advisor to ensure your operation is structured and operating in the best possible way.

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