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October WASDE: Storage Decisions Loom Large

Oct 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Harvest is progressing, and producers have important storage decisions to make. Our economist Matt Erickson runs some scenarios to identify at what point storage pays in today’s price environment.

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Oct 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

October WASDE: Storage Decisions Loom Large

Harvest is progressing, and producers have important storage decisions to make. Our economist Matt Erickson runs some scenarios to identify at what point storage pays in today’s price environment.

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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.

September 2024 WASDE

Sep 13, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

September WASDE: Markets, USDA Largely Align

USDA increased estimated 2024 corn and soybean yields in the September WASDE. Matt Erickson, our economist, says the good-to-excellent condition of this year’s crops points to potential additional bushels.

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.

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Jul 16, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Interest Rates, Grain Prices Impacting Farmland Values

Land values made modest gains in Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and eastern Kansas. Learn more in our latest benchmark farmland values report.

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Jul 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

July WASDE Delivers Surprises and Marketing Challenge

Farmers with stored grain are in a delicate situation. Old crop corn and soybeans lose value in the bin not only because of decreasing futures but also because basis is wider compared to the past few years and higher cost of carry.

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Jul 10, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Life Insured: Tools for Protecting Your Future

Life insurance is an important tool for farm transitions. Learn more about how the various insurance options support the future of your family and farm.

Jun 21, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Unpacking Your Business Toolbox: Leverage and Debt

Watch as we review how debt can help your business.

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