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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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South American Crop Prospects

We share Planalytics insights into corn and soybean conditions in Brazil and Argentina.

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Feb 15, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Initial Spring 2021 Planting Outlook

A region-by-region forecast of the 2021 planting and growing season.

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Jan 29, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

The Latest on Farmland Values 2021

Learn more about the economic factors driving land values.

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Dec 18, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Preparing for 2021

Learn more about the key consideration to consider for 2021.

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Nov 20, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Equipment: Lease Versus Own

Key factors to keep in mind when considering lease versus purchasing decisions.

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Oct 26, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Marketing Plans and Decision Traps

Learn how a marketing plan is the best tool for overcoming traps and shortcomings in decision making.

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Sep 25, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Reviewing Government Programs in 2020

The recording from the Reviewing Government Programs in 2020 webinar is available.

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Aug 21, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Evaluating Alternative Farmland Rental Agreements

The recording from the Evaluating Alternative Farmland Rental Agreements webinar is available.

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Jul 28, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Recalibrating your 2020 Budget

The recording from the Budget 2020 Update webinar is available.

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Jun 26, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Finding the Sweet Spot on Debt Use

Learn more about the key ratios to watch and a practical aspect of debt use.

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May 27, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Custom Farming: Insourcing vs. Outsourcing

The recording from the Custom Farming webinar is available.

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May 8, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Spring 2020 Outlook

The recording from the Spring 2020 Outlook webinar is available.

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