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Has Predicted Downturn for Corn and Soybeans Begun?

Mar 1, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Our economist, Matt Erickson, looks at economic factors shaping both the broader and agricultural economies and lessons from past downturns that producers can apply to their decision-making.

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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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Mar 26, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Marketing Plans that Weather the Storm

Learn more about creating a marketing plan that weathers the unexpected.

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Feb 26, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

Barriers to Budgeting: Allocating Fixed Expenses

Learn more about accounting for hard-to-allocate expenses.

World Map in Grains

Feb 23, 2021 | The Business of Agriculture

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 25, 2020 | Crop Insurance

Winter Wheat Off to a Rocky Start

Winter wheat faces tough growing conditions. Producers might be hesitant to market their crop, even during good rallies. That’s where Revenue Protection comes in.

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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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