Common Ground Blog

Mar 12, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Dr. David Kohl draws on his own financial practice in the dairy and creamery business to help producers better understand their operation’s financial position.

Mar 12, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

That kind of knowledge is power, yet less than a quarter of producers prepare a cash flow statement.

Feb 24, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Review three simple tools to help producers think through decisions big and small.

Jan 27, 2020 | The Business of Agriculture

Whether you own, buy or rent, farmland plays a major role in any operation. We help you understand the forces shaping today’s real estate market.

Dec 23, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Economists Brent Gloy and David Widmar talked with Chad Gent, our senior vice president of credit, about lessons learned from the past year.

Nov 26, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Producers who update and refer to their budget throughout the year are among the most confident decision makers.

Oct 31, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

We take the security of your personal information seriously. You also can take steps to protect yourself.

Oct 30, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Up to 91% percent of cybercrime starts with an e-mail. You are most vulnerable when using smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Oct 28, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

When you are planning to buy equipment, consider the economics and be sure you are making the purchase for the right reasons.

Oct 21, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

When you don’t have a system in place to manage your important accounts, you leave yourself and your business exposed to outside threats.

Oct 19, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

#BeCyberSmart during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and beyond with tips and resources on cybersecurity.

Oct 9, 2019 | The Business of Agriculture

Working capital is one of the most talked-about indicators of financial well-being in today’s agricultural industry.