Articles tagged under: Andy Swenson
There’s Time to Make Good ARC or PLC Decisions
Published September 27, 2019
The sign-up period for the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage farm programs is open until March 15, 2020. With signup deadline is next spring, NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Andy Swenson is advising farmers to wait. Swenson says…New Spreadsheet Available for Prevent Plant
Published April 23, 2019
There's a new NDSU Extension spreadsheet available to help farmers make more informed prevent planting decisions. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Andy Swenson says the planting situation can change quickly. "This spreadsheet really lays things out for farmers." The biggest…ND Cropland Values Hold Strong in 2018
Published April 9, 2019
Cropland values and rents increased in parts of North Dakota in 2018. “A January survey by the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands reflected the impact of very strong yields and federal aid to producers in the form of Market…A Challenging Ag Environment Continues
Published January 30, 2019
The extremely cold temperatures didn't stop the Northwest Farm Managers from meeting in Fargo Wednesday, though attendance was lower than usual. NDSU Extension Farm Resource Management Specialist Andy Swenson says about 100 people attended the event. Swenson expects a challenging…RRV Farm Income Down in ’17
Published April 26, 2018
Average net income fell 28 percent for Red River Valley farms in the Minnesota and North Dakota Farm Business Management Programs in 2017. The average net farm income was just over $102,000. However, North Dakota State University Extension farm resource…