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Find the latest blog posts, financial education and videos from Frontier Farm Credit.

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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COMMON GROUND BLOG

Oct 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

October WASDE: Storage Decisions Loom Large

Harvest is progressing, and producers have important storage decisions to make. Our economist Matt Erickson runs some scenarios to identify at what point storage pays in today’s price environment.

Sep 27, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Federal Reserve September Meeting: Recap and What Does This Mean For Producers?

Our economist, Matt Erickson, discusses key indicators shaping the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate moves.

Sep 27, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Creating and Using Better Checklists

Learn how to use checklists in your business more deliberately and successfully.

Sep 24, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Three Tips to Set Your Farm Up for Success

A panel of financial advisors gave their advice at our most recent Side by Side conference for young and beginning customers.

Sep 13, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

September WASDE: Markets, USDA Largely Align

USDA increased estimated 2024 corn and soybean yields in the September WASDE. Matt Erickson, our economist, says the good-to-excellent condition of this year’s crops points to potential additional bushels.

Aug 23, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Cash Rents and Contribution Margins

Learn more about contribution margins and how they can provide another data point for producers wanting to ground-truth their cash rental rates.

LEARNING CENTER

The Business of Agriculture

Structuring Sustainable Debt in Today’s Rate Environment

Learn how to enhance profitability and manage risks with insights on navigating interest rates and diversification strategies for farmers and ranchers.

The Business of Agriculture

Podcast: Side by Side Digital

Listen to our podcast on topics geared toward young and beginning producers.

The Business of Agriculture

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

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

The Business of Agriculture

How Managerial Accounting Can Help You Manage Your Farm or Ranch

Accrual-based managerial accounting offers a solution for those who want a deeper understanding of their operation and the financial insights.

The Business of Agriculture

You've found a farm to buy. Now what?

Our step-by-step guide explains what to expect at each stage of a farmland purchase.

The Business of Agriculture

Farm Loan Affordability: It’s Not Just the Interest Rate

Learn about the calculator and educational programs we offer to help you manage your farm loans and cash flow.

WEBINARS

Live and Previously Recorded Webinars


Our educational webinars equip producers with the knowledge they need to make the right decisions for their operations.

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GrowingOn®

Making The Most Of The Year Ahead.

Insights – Tools – Strategies

GrowingOn® is an educational meeting featuring forecasts, information and insights to help producers plan and reduce risk for the upcoming crop year.

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PODCASTS

We have three different podcast shows. Side by Side Digital tackles topics geared toward young and beginning producers. Living Rural takes listeners through the home buying and building process with guests lending their expertise in areas such as home construction, the current real estate market and more. Members of our crop insurance team discuss how crop insurance and marketing goals can work together to provide the best financial return.

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SPONSORSHIPS

We are sponsoring the registration fee for customers to attend approved educational programs or events that address problem solving, record keeping, decision-making and/or business planning. Programs that assist customers with business continuity, such as succession, family transition, retirement and estate planning, also may qualify for sponsorship.

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Why calculate your cost of production?

Knowing your cost of production is a powerful management tool. See how cost of production can help bring confidence and clarity to your management decisions.

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Frontier Farm Credit serves farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and rural residents in eastern Kansas. For inquiries outside this geography, use the Farm Credit Association Locator  to contact your local office.