Ag Business Articles
Planning for the Next 20 Years or Next 12 Months
Published December 27, 2023
Class III milk futures are trading in the $15-to-$16 territory. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the price received on the farm is more variable than ever. "We've been in a weird spot over the past 24…BND Loans Help Replenish ND Cattle Herds
Published December 27, 2023
The Bank of North Dakota’s Livestock Rebuilder’s Loan Program is responsible for 16,000 head of cattle being added in the state over the past two years. The program was developed to strengthen North Dakota’s livestock industry after the 2021 drought…China OKs 26 GMO Licenses
Published December 27, 2023
For the first time, the Chinese government has approved 26 licenses for domestic seed companies to produce biotech corn and soybean varieties. The goal is to become more self-reliant and less dependent on imports from the U.S. and Brazil.What a Difference a Year Makes
Published December 26, 2023
Those differences can be seen as farmers close out the books for 2023. "If we just look year-over-year, it was tax planning to no end last year and what are we going to do with the profitability and how do we…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 26, 2023
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson points to gold and the Dow as the bright spot in the trade for this holiday week. Many commodities are in a…Fielding Questions
Published December 26, 2023
In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry AVP loan officer Kara Wulfekuhle discusses key financial ratios farmers and ranchers should keep in mind to help gauge the health of their operation. Fielding Quesitons is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services…Beet Stock Values
Published December 25, 2023
According to Jayson Menke with Acres & Shares, 50 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares traded last week at $5,550 per share.U.S.-Mexico Officials to Meet Wednesday
Published December 25, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall will be in Mexico City Wednesday to discuss the border issue with Mexican’s president and senior government officials. The resumption of rail…Interest Costs Projected to Increase in 2024
Published December 24, 2023
While production costs are predicted to be lower for farmers in 2024, interest costs may increase. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman does not anticipate interest rates themselves to be higher but net farm income has backed off creating…