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Real Estate Loan Balances Increasing

Published June 6, 2022

Farm real estate debt at commercial banks grew modestly in the first quarter while production loans remain steady. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says real estate loan balances increased at the fastest pace in nearly four years and…

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Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020

Published April 1, 2021

Despite the unpredictable economic conditions of 2020, the bottom line for Minnesota farmers improved. That’s according to a farm income report from University of Minnesota Extension. Much of increased profitability can be credited to improved commodity prices in the third…

Practicing Emotional Resilience During COVID-19

Published April 16, 2020

The current reality of the coronavirus is impacting everyone differently. Some are moving forward with business as usual and others are feeling overwhelmed. According to Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist with Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, emotional resilience…

U.S. Farm Bankruptcies Increased in 2019

Published February 20, 2020

In 2019, farm bankruptcies increased 24 percent. During Thursday's Ag Outlook Forum, USDA said North Dakota was one of three states reporting particularly high bankruptcy rates. Debt-to-asset levels are the highest since 2003. USDA also says a growing portion of…

Kubota M8 Series Tractor Available March 1

Published February 12, 2020

Kubota announced the availability of its new M8 Series tractor at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville Wednesday. The M8 Series is the company’s largest and highest horsepower tractor, which will be available at Kubota dealers starting March 1.

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EPA Seeks Applicants for Farm and Ranch Advisory Committee

Published November 7, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency is looking for 20 to 30 nominees to fill a Farm, Ranch and Rural Community Federal Advisory Committee. If selected, members will provide policy advice, information and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on a range of…

Opportunity to Lock in Fuel Prices

Published January 9, 2019

Farm fuel prices are coming off 18-month lows that have supported the current price increase. Based on a balanced market, CHS Director of Refined Fuel Sales Neil Hoff expects a steady trend of increasing fuel prices. "With the spring planting…

Striking the Right Balance in Succession Planning

Published December 27, 2018

In order to pass the farm or ranch on to the next generation, special planning is required. Dobbs Legal Group attorney and owner Polly Dobbs says the first step is striking the right balance. "That way the plan feels fair.…

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Fairness in Farm Succession Planning

Published September 5, 2018

For farm succession planning, fairness may need a new definition. Manitoba-based farm family coach Elaine Froese sees the fairness issue as a hurdle in farm transitions. "Where is it written that you as a parent and as a farmer are…

NFU Urges USDA Response to Farmer Stress

Published May 16, 2018

The National Farmers Union is urging USDA to proactively address farmer and rancher stress. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, NFU President Roger Johnson urged the Department to “develop a response to the farm suicide crisis.” Johnson noted…

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Real Estate Loan Balances Increasing

Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020

Practicing Emotional Resilience During COVID-19

U.S. Farm Bankruptcies Increased in 2019

Kubota M8 Series Tractor Available March 1

EPA Seeks Applicants for Farm and Ranch Advisory Committee

Opportunity to Lock in Fuel Prices

Striking the Right Balance in Succession Planning

Fairness in Farm Succession Planning

NFU Urges USDA Response to Farmer Stress

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