Ag Business Articles
The Bull Pen with Tommy Grisafi
Published May 2, 2022
Grain markets are lower to start the week, but trend is still bullish. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the market needs bushels. "Two years ago, corn was in the lower $3 money and going to $2 with…TransFARMation: Worth Shares His Story During Mental Health Awareness Month
Published May 2, 2022
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth was a 'young gun' when he began farming 50 years ago until the farm crisis of the 1980s hit, taking its toll. As a result, he went into a severe case of depression. "It…Well Grounded – Episode 11
Published May 2, 2022
In latest episode of the Well Grounded podcast, NDSU Extension agriculture finance specialist Bryon Parman talks about the dynamics in today's land market. The 2021 net farm income in North Dakota was one of the best years on record. "It's…Washington Watch: Prepping for New Farm Bill
Published May 2, 2022
While the Senate is in session this week, House lawmakers are back in their home state on district work periods. Ahead of the break, the House Agriculture Committee took a deeper dive into the farm bill. The current farm bill…Interest Rate Bump Anticipated
Published May 2, 2022
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors will meet tomorrow and Wednesday. The Fed is expected to announce a half-point interest rate increase, which would be the largest interest rate increase in 22 years.Bakken, Bauerkemper and Hince Join EQB
Published May 2, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed three individuals to the Environmental Quality Board. The list includes Pete Bakken, who raises cattle at Garretson in the southwestern corner of the state. Newly appointed EQB members also include University of Minnesota-Duluth professor…Another Term on Rural Finance Authority
Published May 2, 2022
Harold Wolle, Jr. of Madelia and Shelly DePestel of Lewiston have been reappointed to another term on Minnesota’s Rural Finance Authority Board. Wolle and De Pestel are both farmers.Stiefvater Leads Officer Team
Published May 1, 2022
South Dakota FFA has elected their 2022-2023 state officer team. Ella Stiefvater from the Salem FFA Chapter will serve as president. The new vice president is Megan Sanders from Oral and Kathryn Rausch from the Hoven FFA Chapter is secretary.…More Than Cows, Plows, and Sows
Published May 1, 2022
During the South Dakota convention, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Mallory White conducted a workshop on the ability to impact agriculture. "I used to get caught up in what I can do to impact agriculture while not producing a…