Northland Community and Technical College

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Published September 13, 2022

Grain market volatility can be paralyzing at times. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says slow and steady wins the race. "Farmers have to keep making the sales, accepting they won't be selling at the…

Making the Fertilizer Decision

Published July 26, 2022

NDSU Extension’s updated fertilizer recommendations will be available online by mid-August. "The biggest change is we've expanded our nitrogen costs," said Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen. Innovus Agra farm business management coach Bret Oelke said timing is important. "Do farmers…

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The Most Expensive Crop Year in History

Published April 10, 2022

Minnesota's crop farmers had a profitable year in 2021. According to Minnesota Farm Business Management data, this is due to a combination of factors including higher commodity prices and crop insurance indemnities. "Even in some of the drought restricted areas,…

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Scared to Sell, Scared Not to Sell

Published April 8, 2022

While commodity prices remain strong, rising input costs bring a level of uncertainty to crop producers. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says farmers are nervous about what could happen. "We're too scared to sell…

With Normal Yields, ’22 Budgets Pencil Out

Published November 11, 2021

The crop put in the ground in 2022 will likely be the most expensive to date in a farmer’s career. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says the financials still work. "It kind of reminds…

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Keep This Spring Wheat Market Reminder Nearby

Published August 29, 2021

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen has a small grains marketing tip. "Get an index card, write the highest price you got at harvest or today's price with a Sharpie, then, put it on your…

Grain Prices Cause Acreage Shifts in Northwest MN

Published April 30, 2021

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says farmers are changing up what they're going to plant in northwest Minnesota. "With our family seed company, wheat sales are down from the last few years. I think…

Not a Rosy Picture for All in Agriculture

Published February 15, 2021

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Josh Tjosaas says the Red River Valley has double the net farm income compared to one year ago, but it’s not a rosy picture for everyone. "There are farms that had…

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“Don’t Give Up” on Crop Marketing

Published May 18, 2020

Weather and low commodity prices are just a couple, of the many, factors impacting farmers’ decisions right now. While some have started planting the 2020 crop, others have yet to turn a wheel. Based at Stephen, Minnesota, Northland Community and…

Dry Bean Scene

Published May 15, 2020

Acreage decisions haven't been easy for farmers in the Northern Plains this year. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Making the Fertilizer Decision

The Most Expensive Crop Year in History

Scared to Sell, Scared Not to Sell

With Normal Yields, ’22 Budgets Pencil Out

Keep This Spring Wheat Market Reminder Nearby

Grain Prices Cause Acreage Shifts in Northwest MN

Not a Rosy Picture for All in Agriculture

“Don’t Give Up” on Crop Marketing

Dry Bean Scene

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