Common Ground Blog

Jun 26, 2017 |

Despite large old-crop stocks, traders are watching and reacting to growing-season weather. Planalytics, a weather intelligence company, shared its expectations last week for the remaining growing season. See the highlights from Planalytics’ forecast.

Jun 20, 2017 |

Kansas corn and bean crops are in slightly less favorable condition than Nebraska and Iowa crops, while South Dakota continues to be under the gun.

Jun 15, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

Farm Credit’s outstanding loans to young farmers rose 2.6% in 2016 to $27.8 billion. Outstanding loans to beginning farmers increased more than 3 percent to $42.8 billion.

Jun 13, 2017 |

We’ve already seen some volatility on wet weather and conjecture about replant and prevent-plant acres. The next four to six weeks are the makers or breakers for corn yields.

Jun 5, 2017 |

USDA trimmed another percentage point from the good/excellent category for winter wheat condition in the 18 states it tracks.

May 30, 2017 |

There is more of the same on tap for the Corn Belt, with forecasts favoring below average temps and above average rainfall.

May 22, 2017 |

What to do with last year’s crop?

May 17, 2017 |

A fuller picture of planting progress emerges when acreage intentions is taken into account.

May 9, 2017 |

“I hope to educate policymakers that cuts in crop insurance coverage will impact farmers’ marketing plans.” Dr. Art Barnaby

May 3, 2017 |

This year’s wheat crop already carried more than the usual weight because of lower overall acreage.

Apr 24, 2017 |

The markets may react to planting delays – but keep in mind that early worries don’t necessarily match up with final acreage.

Mar 27, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Drought and possible disease pressure are more concerning for many eastern Kansas producers.