Advancing computer models are offering new opportunities to analyze business performance.

Economic conditions under which the 2012 farm bill is being discussed are different from previous farm bills.

New technology and improved practices have resulted in average U.S. corn yields rising from 20 bushels per acre in 1930 to more than 150 bushels per acre today.

A relatively new price risk management tool available to livestock producers is livestock risk protection (LRP) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...

There are a multitude of factors impacting the shipping market. Major factors include strong growth for several of the major commodity segments, with the ...

Although lenders rely upon cash flow measures to justify loans, they also rely heavily upon the balance sheet, specifically agricultural assets, to provide ...

Farmers have diversified their crop selections to reduce the risk of diseases, pests and price volatility.

Consider the combination of circumstances that have fueled the strong land market and whether increases will continue.

The CTR will focus on risk and commodity trading, in addition to finance, portfolio analysis and management.

Risk analysis is a major and vital component for short- and long-term successful growth and profitability.