Articles tagged under: ag economy
A Healthy Farm Economy
Published December 16, 2022
Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson is optimistic about the agricultural economy. "I've been doing this for almost four decades and honestly, this is the healthiest I've ever seen the ag sector financially," said Paulson. "Both…Think Ahead for Next Year
Published July 6, 2022
Strong commodity prices are helping this year, but Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson reminds farmers to be planning ahead to 2023. "They have the ability to sell ahead when they're buying inputs," says Swanson. The four biggest expenditures…Marketing Opportunities May Come in the Springtime
Published December 5, 2019
The current market environment is presenting both challenges and opportunities for farmers. Iowa State University agricultural economist Chad Hart says the challenges with corn and soybeans started in the spring. The crops were planted late, matured late and even some…Planting Delays Continue to be a Market Mover
Published May 30, 2019
The lack of planting progress is evident throughout much of the Midwest. According to NDSU Extension crop economist Frayne Olson, wet conditions are creating opportunities in the markets."If your planting corn right now, make sure you're also trying to price…