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Do the Math

Published December 2, 2022

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Advisor Betsy Jenson expects the corn and soybean markets to be quiet through the end of 2022. "If farmers are expecting something big before the end of the year, they're going to…

End of Year Planning

Published November 8, 2022

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Advisor Betsy Jensen says the high interest rates could throw a curveball if farmers are caught unaware. "Our interest rates are unique this year in that it's up at least four percent…

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Published September 13, 2022

Grain market volatility can be paralyzing at times. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says slow and steady wins the race. "Farmers have to keep making the sales, accepting they won't be selling at the…

Scared to Sell, Scared Not to Sell

Published April 8, 2022

While commodity prices remain strong, rising input costs bring a level of uncertainty to crop producers. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says farmers are nervous about what could happen. "We're too scared to sell…

Top Story #5: The Farm Balance Sheet and Strong Commodity Prices

Published December 29, 2021

According to Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson, 2021 was a decent year financially for many farmers despite the dry conditions. "Even producers with marginal yields probably did ok, partly due to increased commodity prices and…

Dry Bean Scene

Published September 17, 2021

Dry bean harvest is underway in Minnesota and North Dakota. In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, hear from New Rockford, ND farmer Jeff Schafer and Stephen, MN farmer Betsy Jensen. This radio update is made possible by Sharpen from BASF,…

Keep This Spring Wheat Market Reminder Nearby

Published August 29, 2021

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen has a small grains marketing tip. "Get an index card, write the highest price you got at harvest or today's price with a Sharpie, then, put it on your…

Grain Prices Cause Acreage Shifts in Northwest MN

Published April 30, 2021

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says farmers are changing up what they're going to plant in northwest Minnesota. "With our family seed company, wheat sales are down from the last few years. I think…

Marketing Decisions Should Not Be Based Solely on Emotion

Published December 11, 2020

Northland Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen says it can be particularly hard to sell in a down market. "That's what makes me nervous about soybean growers right now that are still holding beans, when are you going to sell?"…

Make Tax Planning a Top Priority in 2020

Published November 10, 2020

This year, Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says tax planning should be at the top of the list for farmers. "Review what your farm income looks like for the 2020 calendar year. When accrual…

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Do the Math

End of Year Planning

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Scared to Sell, Scared Not to Sell

Top Story #5: The Farm Balance Sheet and Strong Commodity Prices

Dry Bean Scene

Keep This Spring Wheat Market Reminder Nearby

Grain Prices Cause Acreage Shifts in Northwest MN

Marketing Decisions Should Not Be Based Solely on Emotion

Make Tax Planning a Top Priority in 2020

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