Articles tagged under: Betsy Jensen

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…

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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…

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“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…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published May 15, 2020

Acreage decisions haven't been easy for farmers in the Northern Plains this year. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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Take Life Day By Day

Published February 26, 2020

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen had one experience with Minnesota FFA she’ll never forget. "I actually went to Siberia with FFA if you can believe it," says Jensen. "At that time, Russia was looking…

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Cash Flow Key in 2020

Published January 2, 2020

If farmers are on a cash basis right now, Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says to make sure pre-pays generally align with what happened one year ago. "Things were goofy in 2019, because we…

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Capture Basis Opportunities If Possible

Published October 23, 2019

A lack of corn and soybeans to fill grain cars is strengthening basis at local elevators. It’s still challenging to get the crop harvested across much of the region. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen…

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Better Market Prices Could Come

Published September 13, 2019

The late developing crop and trade with China garnered attention during the market outlook seminar at the Big Iron Farm Show. In this type of market environment, analysts think there could be some better prices to come in this fall…

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Don’t Leave Money on the Table

Published May 30, 2019

The corn markets look bullish. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen tells farmers to evaluate how much of their grain is unsold. It’s important to take a profit when possible. "In quite a few cases…

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Be Prepared With an Alternative Plan

Published April 10, 2019

In the current market environment, price targets may not be reached. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen is advising farmers to have a Plan B. "Take a hard look at time deadlines and make sure…

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