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NFU Flags Gaps in House Farm Bill

Published April 30, 2026

The House has passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the long-awaited farm bill to the Senate and marking the most significant progress in years. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the vote is an…

Sugarbeet Growers Sound Alarm on Prices

Published April 27, 2026

Sugarbeet growers are facing mounting pressure from falling prices, rising imports, and ongoing policy uncertainty, creating what industry leaders describe as a critical moment for the sector. “We’ve got a lot of things going all at the same time, prices…

Hope Remains for Marketing Opportunities

Published April 10, 2026

Market volatility has taken a different turn in 2026, driven more by global and political factors than traditional supply and demand. According to Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen, the unpredictability has made marketing decisions more challenging. "It’s been…

Dvergsten: Efficiency Key to Farm Profitability

Published April 10, 2026

Farm profitability varies widely across northwest Minnesota, even among operations in similar areas. Speaking at the Northland Farm Business Management annual meeting in Crookston, FBM instructor Ron Dvergsten said differences in efficiency and management play a major role. “It’s just…

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

Published March 11, 2026

Grain markets are experiencing sharp volatility as traders react to global developments tied to the conflict in Iran. Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn says periods of global uncertainty often push investors to shift money out of equities and…

Grain Market Recovery Depends on Exports

Published December 23, 2025

Ample global grain supplies continue to pressure commodity prices, with exports seen as the key path toward a recovery. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the big crop kept inventories elevated, limiting upside potential. “Number one, we had a…

NDSU Releases 2025 Commodity Price Forecast

Published January 23, 2025

NDSU has released its 2025 short- and long-term planning price projections. Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen said the numbers weren't that surprising. "This is our best guess to what the prices will be for the coming year," said Haugen.…

Strategic Seed Selection

Published December 30, 2024

Seed selection can have a dramatic impact on yields and a farmer's bottom line. CROPLAN Market Activation Manager Robert Cossar says choosing the right seed is about more than just performance. "It's all about yield, It's about bushels across the…

Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income

Published May 13, 2024

The Minneapolis Federal Reserve's quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. "Seventy percent of lenders across our…

The April 2021 Ag Economy Barometer Up Slightly from March

Published May 4, 2021

The April Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University increased slightly from March. The increase comes from the Index of Future Expectations. Stronger commodity prices are driving improved expectations on financial performance. More than half of the U.S. farmers taking the…

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NFU Flags Gaps in House Farm Bill

Sugarbeet Growers Sound Alarm on Prices

Hope Remains for Marketing Opportunities

Dvergsten: Efficiency Key to Farm Profitability

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

Grain Market Recovery Depends on Exports

NDSU Releases 2025 Commodity Price Forecast

Strategic Seed Selection

Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income

The April 2021 Ag Economy Barometer Up Slightly from March

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