Common Ground Blog

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Outlooks for Commodities: Market Summaries in 5 Minutes

Mar 7, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at how supply and demand is shaping grain and protein markets.

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Apr 22, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Spring 2022 Outlook

Learn more about decision-making strategies and risk management tools to help farmers and ranchers navigate through the uncertainty and move their operations forward – in the next six weeks, six months, and six years.

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Apr 8, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Side by Side Digital: Market Moving Weather

Learn more about how weather throughout winter and early spring will influence the 2022 growing season.

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Apr 1, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

2022 Planting Intentions: More Market Surprises

Matt Erickson, our economist, provides perspective on what USDA’s just released March Planting Prospective Plantings Report means for supplies, markets and more.

from goals to plans

Mar 25, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

From Goals to Plans

Learn more about moving beyond your goals and developing plans to achieve them.

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Mar 14, 2022 | Country Living Homes

How Much House Can You Really Afford?

We have five tips to help you successfully finance a country home that fits both your lifestyle and your budget.

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Feb 25, 2022 | Crop Insurance

Farm Policy Update

Learn more about the basics of the programs, current conditions and key considerations.

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Feb 5, 2022 | Country Living Homes

Secure a home loan and avoid these five pitfalls

We have developed the following list to help you maintain or improve your credit worthiness.

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Jan 21, 2022 | The Business of Agriculture

Optimism for U.S. Agriculture Boost Cropland Values in Eastern Kansas

Farmland values in eastern Kansas saw a double-digit increase at the end of 2021 compared to the previous year.

2021 - 2022

Dec 17, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Reviewing 2021, Preparing for 2022

Learn more about key considerations as you make plans for 2022.

Profitability Spreadsheet

Nov 19, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Net Present Value

Learn more about NPV and how you can apply this framework.

risk management

Oct 22, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

The Overlooked Risks

Learn more about improving your risk management plan.

inflation and interest rates

Sep 24, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Inflation and Interest Rates

Learn more about the latest data and what might be ahead.

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