Articles tagged under: Kent Thiesse
Don’t Be Afraid to Sell
Published March 2, 2022
MinnStar Bank farm management analyst Kent Thiesse sees the spring crop insurance prices as an opportunity to ensure a profit. "It's a rare opportunity with crop insurance to be able to lock in the kind of guarantees that we got,"…Future Farm Bill Direction
Published January 21, 2022
As the farm bill process begins, farmers and ag lenders want to protect crop insurance and federal farm programs. At the MN Ag Expo, Minn-Star Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse said there will be some new themes in the…Know Your Cost of Production Going Into 2022
Published December 3, 2021
Higher input costs could lower farm income potential next year. Fertilizer costs are getting a lot of attention. "Almost all fertilizer products are up double what they were compared to one year ago." MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse…Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads
Published July 30, 2021
Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…Reminder: Additional COVID Relief Available for Farmers
Published April 22, 2021
The Farm Service Agency is sending out payments to farmers as part of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program. That’s the COVID relief that replaces the third Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. "The name was changed in the Biden administration and…Give the Paycheck Protection Program Another Look
Published February 17, 2021
Sign-up is open for the Paycheck Protection Program. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says if farmers did not qualify for the first round, the program may be worth revisiting. "Now, farmers can use line nine on the Schedule…Don’t Forget WHIP+ Program in 2020 Tax Management
Published December 27, 2020
MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says farmers need to account for the WHIP+ program payments when doing their year-end tax management. "Funding hadn't been authorized for some of those payments, but now, the USDA has authorized the funding.…Negotiating Land Rents Could Be More Challenging in 2020
Published November 24, 2020
Negotiating land rents can be a dicey proposition any year, but those conversation may be more difficult this year. With stronger corn and soybean prices and more government payments, land owners may want to adjust rental rates. MinnStar Bank Farm…2019 Farm Program Payment Rates Finalized
Published October 5, 2020
MinnStar Bank Senior Vice-President and farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says the farmers who enrolled corn or wheat in the 2019 Price Loss Coverage Program will be getting a payment. "The final price came in at $3.56 and the reference…