Common Ground Blog

Jan 5, 2018 |

Steve Johnson, host of our annual GrowingOn® meetings, offers insights into merchandising unpriced corn and soybeans.

Dec 19, 2017 |

Three factors to consider as you review your marketing strategy for your 2017 grain.

Dec 12, 2017 | Crop Insurance

We introduce you to “Joe Farmer” to illustrate the power of knowing your production cost.

Nov 14, 2017 |

Meanwhile, Nebraska and South Dakota farmers have finished planting winter wheat.

Nov 6, 2017 |

Every producer defines success differently. But every successful producer shares some of these key practices.

Oct 17, 2017 |

Steve Johnson with Iowa State University on the options facing growers in high-moisture areas.

Oct 11, 2017 |

Even though there are ample 2016 supplies on hand to satisfy short-term demand, the harvest delays could cause some issues at elevators and on transport lines.

Oct 4, 2017 |

“Excellent customer service is what everyone at FCSAmerica strives for. The key? Care about and understand the customer.” --- Summer Intern, 2017

Oct 2, 2017 |

Looking ahead, a new forecast from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center raises the odds of a La Nina this fall and winter.

Sep 25, 2017 |

The September supply/demand drew skepticism from many regarding projected yields. Can corn make USDA’s 169.9 or soybeans, 49.9 bu.?

Sep 16, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

We offer some general guidelines to protect your accounts with us.

Sep 12, 2017 |

USDA is forecasting 14.2 billion bushels of corn and 4.43 billion bushels of soybeans.