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Prepping for the Annual Meeting With the Lender
Published December 30, 2023
As farmers and ranchers prepare for their annual meeting with the lender, farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says they should have a detailed balance sheet. “It’s good to have an updated listing of farm machinery and buildings. The other big…A Positive Outlook
Published December 30, 2023
The markets caught the attention of the cattle business in 2023. “After many years of pretty thin margins, we finally got the market moving in our favor,” said Jason Leiseth, president, North Dakota Stockmen's Association. “Going forward, there looks to…Seed Decisions Being Locked In
Published December 29, 2023
Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says many of the growers have locked in seed for the 2024 planting season and soybean acres are expected to be down from this past year. “We had the best soybean crop we’ve ever had…A Record December for the Southern Red River Valley
Published December 29, 2023
The southern Red River Valley experienced above-average moisture levels in December alone. "No matter what happens going forward, if we don't get one more drop it would still be above average for the winter," said Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota…Decent Moisture for Spring
Published December 29, 2023
The Midwest, especially the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, has seen significantly less snow than normal. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards expects that to continue due to warmer temperatures. “It’s not necessarily because we get less precipitation,”…Mortenson Takes New Role with MN FFA
Published December 29, 2023
Natasha Mortenson is the new Minnesota FFA Career Development and Alumni Coordinator. For the past nine years, Mortenson worked for Riverview LLP in community outreach, communications and project management. Previously, Mortenson was an agriculture education instructor and FFA advisor at…Farm Income Down From ’22 Record High
Published December 29, 2023
As farmers close the books on 2023, many of those spreadsheets are showing farm income came down significantly from the record highs of one year ago. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer said net farm income will total $158 billion this…A Down Year for Grains
Published December 29, 2023
Compared to December 30, 2022, the current corn, soybean and wheat prices are all down about $2.00 per bushel. January canola futures are down over $200 per metric ton from a year ago. Live and feeder cattle are $10 to…State of Emergency
Published December 29, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency due to the December 25-27 ice storm. Over 20,000 North Dakotans were without electricity. The Governor’s Office reports over 1,400 utility poles were downed in the storm and power lines…