Articles tagged under: Betsy Jensen
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…A Brighter Market Outlook
Published September 21, 2020
The commodity markets are in a demand state of mind. That was one of the points made by Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen during the Big Iron Farm Show. "This is strange because it's…Soybean Harvest Basis Looks ‘Amazing’
Published July 14, 2020
The markets have not offered much excitement for the farmer. Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says there may be opportunities this fall. "To me, our harvest basis looks pretty amazing. If they need cash flow and don't have…“Don’t Give Up” on Crop Marketing
Published May 18, 2020
Weather and low commodity prices are just a couple, of the many, factors impacting farmers’ decisions right now. While some have started planting the 2020 crop, others have yet to turn a wheel. Based at Stephen, Minnesota, Northland Community and…