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Efficiencies on Farm, Ranch Key in Higher Rate Environment

Apr 22, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Economic data increasingly points to interest rates staying higher longer. Financial efficiency will be critical in the year ahead, and we step you through three ratios that will help you focus on the right areas of your farm or ranch.

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Feb 28, 2017 |

Industry Report: Global Pork Trade Outlook

Pork industry trends from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Center.

Feb 16, 2017 | Crop Insurance

When the Pennies Matter

Tight margins highlight the full value of crop insurance by providing protection at a time when income from every bushel is critical to a producer’s bottom line.

Feb 10, 2017 |

Solutions 2.0: 2017 GrowingOn Meetings Focused More on Marketing

Feb 2, 2017 |

State-by-State Farmland Trends

The latest farmland values in eastern Kansas and grain belt states.

Dec 20, 2016 |

Speaking for Generations

But it doesn’t have to be like that. Learn how to tackle the generational divide on your family farm.

Nov 14, 2016 |

Winter Wheat Off to a Positive Start

It’s the hope of basis improvement that has many farmers storing both corn and beans this year.

Nov 10, 2016 |

Farm Credit Live from Trade Talk

But you don’t have wait for a favorite broadcast to hear some of the insights and expertise we’re sharing.

Oct 27, 2016 |

Pork Packing Renaissance?

“For sure, the next two or three years will be the most interesting for pork producers in quite some time.” Jeff Wiepen, Frontier Farm Credit

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Oct 13, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Preparing Your Game Plan for Cash Rent Negotiations

Dr. David Kohl also advises not losing sight of something more enduring than the current down cycle – successful working relationships between landlord and tenant.

Aug 3, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Supporting Young and Beginning Producers with Education

We are proud to be part of a Farm Credit System that is committed to growing the next generation of producers.

Jul 26, 2016 |

Kansas Wheat Harvest Declared Complete

Jul 18, 2016 |

Farmland Values Continue Steady, Gradual Decline

Unlike last year, when a strong livestock market led to increased demand for pastureland, values on both pasture and cropland are generally down in 2016.

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