Articles tagged under: Kent Thiesse
Prepping for the Annual Meeting With the Lender
Published December 30, 2023
As farmers and ranchers prepare for their annual meeting with the lender, farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says they should have a detailed balance sheet. “It’s good to have an updated listing of farm machinery and buildings. The other big…Thiesse to Remain Involved in Agriculture After Retirement
Published December 13, 2023
Kent Thiesse spent 27 years in Extension and another 20 years as an ag lender in southern Minnesota. At the end of the year, Thiesse will retire from the day-to-day work at the bank. During his career, Thiesse has seen everything…Waiting for Final Harvest Price
Published October 10, 2023
Harvest season is progressing rapidly and some areas with variable crop conditions could be dealing with a different crop insurance situation than recent years. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says even if yields are above actual production history…UM Extension Honors for Thiesse
Published September 28, 2023
The University of Minnesota Extension has presented its Distinguished Friendship of Extension Dean's Award to Kent Thiesse. Thiesse is a senior vice president and farm management analyst for MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. Thiesse spent 28 years as an…Heat Could Impact Basis
Published September 3, 2023
It is still difficult to nail down accurate yield projections. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse expects to see a lot of variability. "There’s probably going to some above average yields, but there’s probably going to be a lot…Farmfest Forums to Focus on Policy
Published July 31, 2023
Farmfest kicks off in Redwood County, Minnesota August 1st. Forums coordinator Kent Thiesse says besides new technology showcases, attendees can take in a lot of information at the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center. “This year we’re going to have kind of…Grain Stocks Drive Prices Lower
Published May 19, 2023
Projections are showing higher supply of corn and soybean for the next marketing year and driving corn and soybean prices lower. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says demand may not keep up. Spring planting progress throughout the corn…Preparing Financial Info for the Lender
Published January 2, 2023
MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says an accurate and up-to-date year-end balance sheet are critically important. "First of all, I think it's good for your farm business," said Thiesse. "Ag lenders are going to require at a minimum,…Farmfest is Happening This Week
Published August 1, 2022
Farmfest is known for numerous farm policy educational forums. This year’s line-up includes an ag outlook forum and a discussion about the 2023 Farm Bill. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse, the educational forum coordinator for Farmfest, has more…