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Year-End Tax Planning Tips
Published December 17, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, farmers and ranchers are gathering financials for tax planning purposes. NDSU Extension farm economist Ron Haugen says it’s best to start with year-to-date income and expenses, and estimate them for the remainder of the…Preparing for What Happens Next With China
Published December 17, 2018
Agriculture is trying to understand what will happen following China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans. If they buy more soybeans, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson explains it could be in little nibbles so the market price doesn’t get too crazy.…Keeping Rural Health and Wellness In-Check
Published December 17, 2018
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson tells farmers it’s important to take care of yourself. "Too often, conversations are more focused around the budget," he says. "We also need responsible public policy to mitigate some of the impacts. There’s more…Rural Perspectives: Episode Four
Published December 17, 2018
The Red River Farm Network has teamed up with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in a new podcast series: Rural Perspectives. With large supplies and trade-related issues, regional soybean basis levels are quite wide. In episode four of Rural Perspectives, AgCountry Farm…Perdue Makes the Case for Second Trade Aid Payment
Published December 17, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue met with President Trump and White House officials Friday, trying to gain support for the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. USDA has been at odds with the Office of Management and Budget over the…NDFU Reflects on China’s Soybean Purchase
Published December 15, 2018
Addressing North Dakota Farmers Union members Friday, President Mark Watne says China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans is less than two percent of what China would normally buy. It's more of a good will gesture. "This appears to be about the amount…Economic Recession Expected by End of 2020
Published December 14, 2018
According to the Duke University Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Global Business Outlook survey, nearly half of U.S. CFOs expect an economic recession to hit the U.S. economy by the end of 2019. Survey director Campbell Harvey says a tight labor market…Buy the Rumor, Sell the Fact
Published December 14, 2018
China followed Thursday's confirmed purchase of U.S. soybeans with another buy on Friday. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says the trade is disappointed in the amounts announced. With the huge soybean supply, Vaclavik will need to make significant buys to…U.S. Soybeans Sold to China
Published December 14, 2018
China has made its first significant purchase of U.S. soybeans since early July. That’s when China retaliated against the large tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. On Thursday, USDA reported 1.13 million metric tons (41.5 million bushels) of U.S. soybeans…