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All Eyes on Corn and Soybean Yields

Sep 13, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

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

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Jul 16, 2018 | The Business of Agriculture

Farmland Values Hold Steady

Even with seasonal fluctuations, farmland values have remained generally consistent since 2015.

Sep 16, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

Tips for Protecting Your Identity

We offer some general guidelines to protect your accounts with us.

Jun 15, 2017 | The Business of Agriculture

Farm Credit Continues Strong Support for America’s Young, Beginning, and Small Farmers and Ranchers

Farm Credit’s outstanding loans to young farmers rose 2.6% in 2016 to $27.8 billion. Outstanding loans to beginning farmers increased more than 3 percent to $42.8 billion.

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Oct 13, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Preparing Your Game Plan for Cash Rent Negotiations

Dr. David Kohl also advises not losing sight of something more enduring than the current down cycle – successful working relationships between landlord and tenant.

Aug 3, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Supporting Young and Beginning Producers with Education

We are proud to be part of a Farm Credit System that is committed to growing the next generation of producers.

May 31, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Cattle Transition Part Two: Cow/Calf Caution

As the industry adjusts to lower cattle prices, it is more important than ever to know your cost of production and make decisions that boost efficiency.

May 24, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Transition Time for the Cattle Business: Part One, Feedlots

Cattlemen are experiencing both long- and short-term effects of the transition to more beef production.

Feb 17, 2016 | The Business of Agriculture

Balance Sheet Changes May Bail Out Cash Flow

Learn more about the case studies examining three actual farm operations.

Oct 22, 2015 | The Business of Agriculture

Using Ag Values to Connect with Consumers

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Oct 9, 2015 | The Business of Agriculture

Control Family Expenses to Protect Farm Profits

For farm families whose living expenses crept up during the recent run of strong commodity prices, Dr. David Kohl’s words serve as a call to action.

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