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Federal Reserve September Meeting: Recap and What Does This Mean For Producers?

Sep 27, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Our economist, Matt Erickson, discusses key indicators shaping the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate moves.

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Sep 27, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Federal Reserve September Meeting: Recap and What Does This Mean For Producers?

Our economist, Matt Erickson, discusses key indicators shaping the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate moves.

Sep 27, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Creating and Using Better Checklists

Learn how to use checklists in your business more deliberately and successfully.

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Sep 24, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Three Tips to Set Your Farm Up for Success

A panel of financial advisors gave their advice at our most recent Side by Side conference for young and beginning customers.

Aug 23, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Cash Rents and Contribution Margins

Learn more about contribution margins and how they can provide another data point for producers wanting to ground-truth their cash rental rates.

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Aug 13, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Eight Principles for Win-Win Negotiations

Whether purchasing or renting land, buying inputs, or investing in machinery, every dollar on the farm matters. Learn more about tips for strengthening negotiation skills when it matters most.

Jul 26, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Creating, Using and Learning from Decision Trees

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

Jun 21, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Unpacking Your Business Toolbox: Leverage and Debt

Watch as we review how debt can help your business.

May 24, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Avoiding Management Growth Traps

Watch as we unpack the idea of management growth traps and strategies for overcoming them.

Feb 23, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Cycles in Agriculture

Watch as we review the production ag business cycle, conditions in 2024 and the implications for your operation.

Oct 20, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Scenario Planning

Watch as we discuss how to develop useful scenarios, consider how your strategies might change and build a better business strategy.

Sep 22, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Strategic Planning

Watch as we discuss how to shift your mindset into long-term strategic planning and the benefits of doing so.

Aug 25, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Evaluating Cash Rental Rates

Watch as we discuss what's driving cash rental rates up and management strategies to implement going into 2024.

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