University of Minnesota Extension is offering three free family retreat weekends in 2023 to help guide the farm transition discussion.| Perham Focus
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Bemidji Pioneer
Congress is likely to pass a budget reconciliation bill, and both chambers are including farm bill programs in legislation. That may be the only way to get the programs funded, Collin Peterson said.| Bemidji Pioneer
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Alexandria Echo Press
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Grand Forks Herald
Program has not resolved a single case related to royalty deductions| Agweek
Public officials have refused to take action for years, which some attribute to the industry’s outsize influence on the state| Agweek
For the past 12 years, the Keep Farmers Farming program has been helping farms and ranches plan the transition to the next generation.| Agweek
As farmers prepare for the 2025 harvest season, the use of marketing assistance loans has taken on more significance as an option in setting up post-harvest grain marketing plans for corn and soybeans.| Agweek
USDA will send producers pre-filled applications based on 2024 acreage reporting data after program signup begins on March 19. Applications may be submitted online or to local FSA offices.| Agweek
Rainfall has helped to diminish drought conditions in the upper Midwest, but it's also taken a toll on crops that have been saturated with excessive water.| Agweek
Farm analyst Kent Thiesse dives into several reports on the state of the pork industry and what concerns are on the horizon.| Agweek
Lower income and increased loan activity indicate farmers have eaten away at the cushion they have built up from prior profitable years.| Agweek
NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist Bryon Parman says farmers are still the ones buying most farmland. But Lindsey Brown of Peoples Company said farmland also is a popular investment.| Agweek
Recently, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, announced some initial details for the disaster programs, which include assistance for crop and livestock producers.| Agweek
Discover 7 common farm finances pitfalls that hurt profitability—plus tips for better cash flow, debt, and risk management.| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
The American Relief Act, passed in December of 2024, is projected to raise North Dakota's on-farm income for 2025 despite lower grain prices. Meanwhile, the state's cattle industry remains strong.| Agweek
Canada and Mexico are among the top three countries for Minnesota’s agricultural exports, and both countries are expected to retaliate.| Cloquet Pine Journal
An emergency declaration by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority opens up loan opportunities for farmers.| Perham Focus
Rochester-based AgVantage Software Inc. writes cutting edge software for agricultural technologies on the foundation of the IBM power systems.| Mitchell Republic
Rochester-based AgVantage Software Inc. writes cutting edge software for agricultural technologies on the foundation of the IBM power systems.| Brainerd Dispatch
Rochester-based AgVantage Software Inc. writes cutting edge software for agricultural technologies on the foundation of the IBM power systems.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Disaster relief, farm bill passage, FARM Act, crop insurance and improved commodity prices are all things farmers will be looking at in an effort to plan budgets in the new year.| Agweek
U of M Extension educator Nathan Hulinsky is touring farm country offering tips to landowners and renters of farmland. The goal is always for both parties to reach a win-win agreement.| Agweek
At Pasa we believe the best way to help people navigate the pathway to a sustainable careers in farming is to connect folks at every stage of their journey. Whether you're new to farming, running a farm, or somewhere in between—working side-by-side and sharing knowledge are keys to success. This is the vision that fuels our apprenticeship programs. And it's what brought us to The Good Farm on a sunny fall day in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh valley. The post Apprenticeship fuels sustainable farmi...| Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
When RDO Equipment Co. in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, had to start taking the air out of combine tires to get them inside for service, they knew it was time for a bigger shop. That new shop is now open.| Agweek
The current state of the commodity market will take its toll on crop insurance this year, said Bunger, the administrator of Risk Management Agency.| Agweek
The projected 2024 national average yield levels for both corn and soybeans were increased from the USDA yield estimates a month ago in July.| Agweek
30% of farmers are new and beginning, and the USDA has programs to make entering the industry a little easier.| Agweek
Representatives with Farmers National Company say the land market has remained relatively resilient but shows signs of settling.| Agweek
Economist Joe Mahon said the income picture for farmers is “not as bad as it could be, but certainly not great, and a consistent downward trend" while discussing a survey of ag bankers.| Agweek
An opening discussion at Minnesota Farmfest on Tuesday, Aug. 6, addressed the difficult decisions of marketing grain below the cost of production.| Alexandria Echo Press
The nation's top farm groups are calling for prompt congressional action to pass a modernized farm bill this year.| Agweek
Columnist Kent Thiesse reflects on the opinions shared during the 2024 Minnesota Farmfest event held Aug. 6-8 in Morgan, Minnesota.| Agweek
