Ag Business Articles
MN Wheat Minute
Published February 25, 2022
This week's Minnesota Wheat Minute features Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel with an update from the National Wheat Quality meetings held in Kansas City.Communication is a Must for Succession Planning
Published February 25, 2022
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Succession and Retirement Planning Russ Tweiten says communication is key to a successful farm transition. "Every farm is unique, but make sure if you commit to something, you write it down." During the…Advanced Acre Rx Offers Warranty Payout
Published February 25, 2022
The acreage mix for the season ahead remains a question mark. WinField United Vice President of Seed Marketing Jim Hedges says decisions are still being made. "When I look at our corn/soybean order bank, it pretty much supports what USDA…Hoffman Joins AMPI Officer Team
Published February 25, 2022
The officers for Associated Milk Producers, Inc. are Steve Schlangen of Albany, Minnesota as chairman; Doug Temme of Wayne, Nebraska as vice chairman; Dave Peterson of Boyd, Wisconsin as treasurer and Steve Hoffman of New Ulm, Minnesota as secretary. Hoffman…Svenningsen Appointed to Lead ND Farm Service Agency
Published February 25, 2022
Valley City, North Dakota farmer Marcy Svenningsen will be North Dakota Farm Service Agency's State Executive Director. She previously served as the chair of the USDA’s North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Committee and is involved in the North Dakota…MFU Elects New Secretary
Published February 25, 2022
The Minnesota Farmers Union board of directors elected Missy Bakker Roach of Cook as secretary of the executive committee. Bakker Roach replaces Anne Schwagerl of Browns Valley, who was elected MFU vice president in November.FFA is Like a Big Family
Published February 25, 2022
Jessie Topp Becker was very active as member in the Carrington FFA chapter. That led to her service as a state FFA officer in 2009-2010. "My participation in the organization hasn't stopped. I'm married to the ag instructor and FFA…Waiting for Details on Proposed Grain Indemnity Fund
Published February 25, 2022
Drought relief has dominated the discussion for agriculture at the Minnesota State Legislature, but there are other issues. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says that includes a grain indemnity fund proposal. "What the governor is suggesting is $5 million in a…Farmland Values Enjoy Double-Digit Gains
Published February 25, 2022
Farm real estate values rose significantly during 2021. A report from the Federal Reserve found the farm financial situation improved a lot while interest rates on farm loans remain at historic lows. Minnesota and South Dakota had some of the…