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Creating, Using and Learning from Decision Trees

Jul 26, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Learn how to use the decision tree model to focus on what is important for your business.

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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.

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Oct 22, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

The Overlooked Risks

Learn more about improving your risk management plan.

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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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Aug 20, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Getting Started with a CapEx Plan

Learn more about creating a multi-year, strategic capital expenditure plan.

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Jul 23, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Moving Beyond "Know Your Costs of Production"

Learn more about how to factor cash flow, accounting and economic costs into your management decisions.

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Jun 25, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Return on Investment

Learn more about what ROI means, how it is calculated and how to integrate it into the decision-making process.

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May 21, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

The Economics of Family Living

Our latest webinar covered easy-to-overlook expenses, tips for measuring and tracking family living and benchmarks to consider.

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Apr 24, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Spring 2021 Outlook

Learn how an environment of tight ending stocks, early planting and a strong pricing outlook could affect your operation and marketing plan.

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Apr 19, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Side by Side Digital: The Art of the Side Hustle

Our latest educational offering aimed at young and beginning producers looks at key steps for ensuring a side hustle is a good investment of your time and resources.

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