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Dissecting and Navigating the Dairy Economy

Published February 26, 2020

There have been five years of marginal profitability for Minnesota dairy farmers. The second half of 2019 started to show an increase in the milk price, which put a little hope back into the market. Central Lakes College Farm Business…

$2,500 Scholarships Available to Those Pursuing Ag Degrees in MN

Published December 17, 2019

The Minnesota Legislature passed the Workforce Development Initiative in 2017, making scholarships available in high demand career areas. AgCentric Director Keith Olander says agriculture is one of the areas targeted. "We usually have two job openings at least per graduate,…

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McConkey Begins New Role as MN Rural Mental Health Specialist

Published October 1, 2019

Minnesota’s new rural mental health specialist is on the job. Monica McConkey has worked in the mental health field for the past 25 years, most recently at Prairie St. Johns and with her consulting business Eyes on the Horizon. "There's…

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MFP: a Large Share of 2018 Net Farm Income

Published May 2, 2019

The USDA Market Facilitation Program was a one-time effort to mitigate trade-related losses. AgCentric Director Keith Olander, who is based at Staples, Minnesota, says MFP payments were responsible for nearly all of the net farm income. "Medium net farm income…

RRV Outperforms the Rest of Minnesota

Published April 9, 2019

Statewide, Minnesota farm income was at a 23-year low this past year. That was not the case in the Red River Valley. Net farm income in the Red River Valley averaged more than $173,000 last year, up from a statewide…

Explore Different Ways to Improve Cash Flow

Published February 18, 2019

Rising input costs and low commodity prices are causing cash flow challenges. "The yields were pretty good in 2018 for farmers, but the price outlook is still tough," explains AgCentric Farm Business Management Instructor Josh Tjosaas. "Expenses aren't going down,…

2018 Tax Planning Tips

Published December 28, 2018

With the new tax code, farmers need to be alert of the changes. Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten encourages farmers to work with their tax advisor or FBM instructor to properly prepare. Hear more tax preparation tips in…

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Tax Planning Series: Prep for the Meeting

Published December 19, 2018

As farmers prepare for tax season, AgCentric Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says the first step for farmers to contact their tax preparer. "Do an estimate to see where you are tax-wise." In addition, come prepared for the meeting.…

Not All FFA Members Pursue Agriculture After High School

Published October 26, 2018

Ridgewater College Agricultural Instructor Curt Yoose met FFA members at the AgCentric booth during the National FFA Expo in Indianapolis. "We ask members what are you going to do when you graduate? A lot of them are unsure. There's a…

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AgCentric Expands the Reach of Ag Education

Published May 9, 2018

AgCentric is expanding to include St. Cloud Community and Technical College. "This is really an opportunity for us to grow," said Keith Olander, director, AgCentric. AgCentric was formed four years ago by Central Lakes College in Staples and Brainerd, Northland…

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Dissecting and Navigating the Dairy Economy

$2,500 Scholarships Available to Those Pursuing Ag Degrees in MN

McConkey Begins New Role as MN Rural Mental Health Specialist

MFP: a Large Share of 2018 Net Farm Income

RRV Outperforms the Rest of Minnesota

Explore Different Ways to Improve Cash Flow

2018 Tax Planning Tips

Tax Planning Series: Prep for the Meeting

Not All FFA Members Pursue Agriculture After High School

AgCentric Expands the Reach of Ag Education

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