Latest News Articles
Former Corteva Exec Joins Vive Crop Protection Board
Published April 15, 2024
Susanne Wasson has joined the Vive Crop Protection board of directors. Wasson recently retired as the president of the Corteva crop protection business platform.Beet Stock Values
Published April 14, 2024
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there was one American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sale last week for 19 shares at $6,000 per share. “With sugarbeet planting underway, the beet stock trading season may be over or…More Headwinds Ahead
Published April 12, 2024
FDIC Supervisory Examiner Joe Koenigsman cautions farmers about rising interest rates and how bigger operations may face increasing risk over loans. "$2 million line of credit is pretty standard, anymore. We went from 4% to 10% on operating notes in…MN Farm Income Takes a 76% Hit
Published April 12, 2024
University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management Extension Economist Pauline Van Nurden reports the 2023 median net farm income for Minnesota farms fell 76 percent from the previous year. This is largely due to rising costs and around-average yields.…USDA Programs Like REAP Can Save Cash for Farmers
Published April 12, 2024
The REAP program is a USDA grant and loan option that Senator Tina Smith says is perfect for farmers looking to save money while installing new energy systems. "REAP is a very popular loan progam at USDA for farmers looking…The Sky is Not Falling
Published April 12, 2024
Farm Credit Administration Senior Credit Risk Specialist Scott Donnelly sees the net farm income projections as a return to the trendline and not a doomsday scenario. "Those that are disciplined will be in good shape. The key component here is…Bovine Flu Found in Seventh State
Published April 12, 2024
North Carolina and South Dakota are the latest states to find Bovine Influenza A in dairy cattle. This makes 24 reports across 7 states since first being detected in Kansas and Texas dairy herds. Initially thought to be dead-end hosts,…Concern Goes Beyond Soil Temp at Planting
Published April 11, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist Jeff Coulter feels weather after corn planting is more critical than the soil temperature. "For corn, we don't need to wait until the soil temperature is 50 degrees for planting, we just need 50…Putting on Extra Pounds
Published April 11, 2024
According to South Dakota State University Extension Risk and Business Management Specialist Matthew Diersen, cheap corn resulted in cattle being fed longer or to heavier weights. "We've got higher slaughter weights that we don't normally get in January, February, March." Diersen…