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October WASDE: Storage Decisions Loom Large

Oct 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

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.

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Jan 12, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

January WASDE Delivers Surprises

The January WASDE held surprises, running counter to pre-report expectations and moving markets. Our economist, Matt Erickson, provides perspective on the latest yield numbers and their impact on global markets.

Dec 15, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Three Financial Metrics to Monitor in 2024

With the end of the year in mind, watch as we discuss three financial metrics that are especially relevant headed into 2024.

Nov 17, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Getting a Plan To Deploy Your Profits Strategically

Watch as we discuss how to utilize and deploy profits strategically.

Nov 17, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Farmland Prices Rebound to Near Highs

The real estate market for farmland rebounded in the third quarter of 2023 following several months of stabilizing prices.

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Nov 10, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Better-Than-Expected Yields: November WASDE

Learn more about the numbers and what they could mean to 2024 planning.

Oct 20, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Scenario Planning

Watch as we discuss how to develop useful scenarios, consider how your strategies might change and build a better business strategy.

Sep 22, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Strategic Planning

Watch as we discuss how to shift your mindset into long-term strategic planning and the benefits of doing so.

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Sep 13, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

All Eyes on Corn and Soybean Yields

Learn the market signals to watch as we head into harvest and begin thinking about 2024.

Aug 25, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Evaluating Cash Rental Rates

Watch as we discuss what's driving cash rental rates up and management strategies to implement going into 2024.

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Aug 13, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

A Somewhat “As Expected” WASDE: What the August Report Means for Markets, Producers

Markets expected USDA to trim its projected 2023 yields for corn and soybeans. The surprise is in the August WASDE. The cuts were a bit deeper than anticipated.

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Jul 28, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Building and Improving Your Bench of Trusted Advisors

Watch as we discuss the importance of peers and advisors that improve your thinking and discuss strategies for getting started.

Jul 21, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Challenges of Today Present Opportunities for Tomorrow

Advice to young and beginning producers on understanding risks – and which ones to take – in order to grow an operation.

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