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Interest rates plunge
A huge drop in interest rates had a major impact on area agriculture in recent years, affecting farmland prices and machinery sales, among other things. The widely followed prime rate, which is used as a base rate for many types of loans, has plunged in the past 30 years.
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Agweek - News
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A huge drop in interest rates had a major impact on area agriculture in recent years, affecting farmland prices and machinery sales, among other things. The widely followed prime rate, which is used as a base rate for many types of loans, has plunged in the past 30 years.
Monday, December, 10, 2012 - Agweek - News
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SD Agriculture Department helps beginning farmers
The South Dakota Agriculture Department says it can help beginning farmers buy land at lower interest rates through a bond program.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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The South Dakota Agriculture Department says it can help beginning farmers buy land at lower interest rates through a bond program.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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Federal Reserve says US farmers should guard against debt binge if incomes fall
U.S. grain farmers have enjoyed a rare combination of soaring prices and land values since 2009 but if incomes dip as expected they should be careful not to fall into the trap of borrowing against inflated land values, the Kansas City Federal Reserve said in a report on May 3.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - - News
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U.S. grain farmers have enjoyed a rare combination of soaring prices and land values since 2009 but if incomes dip as expected they should be careful not to fall into the trap of borrowing against inflated land values, the Kansas City Federal Reserve said in a report on May 3.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - - News
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What goes up, can also come down
Don't assume higher cropland prices will last, expert says.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Don't assume higher cropland prices will last, expert says.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Agweek - News
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NDSU economists say land rent should be a win for both parties
Cash rent is likely to remain the dominant form of farm land rental arrangement in the region. But the number of “flexible cash” rental deals is increasing in a fast-moving market, experts say, and there always will be a small percent of share-crop deals.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Cash rent is likely to remain the dominant form of farm land rental arrangement in the region. But the number of “flexible cash” rental deals is increasing in a fast-moving market, experts say, and there always will be a small percent of share-crop deals.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op Board approves $70 million expansion
The board of Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative of Wahpeton, N.D., voted Aug. 28 to go ahead with a $70.3 million plan to build a molasses desugarization plant as an add-on to its sugar beet factory.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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The board of Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative of Wahpeton, N.D., voted Aug. 28 to go ahead with a $70.3 million plan to build a molasses desugarization plant as an add-on to its sugar beet factory.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op will expand
The board of Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative of Wahpeton, N.D., voted Aug. 28 to go ahead with a $70.3 million plan to build a molasses desugarization plant as an add-on to its sugar beet factory.
Tuesday, September, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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The board of Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative of Wahpeton, N.D., voted Aug. 28 to go ahead with a $70.3 million plan to build a molasses desugarization plant as an add-on to its sugar beet factory.
Tuesday, September, 04, 2012 - Agweek - News
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USDA offers loans to farmers who grow for locals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a new loan program to help small farmers, including growers who want to take advantage of the soaring interest in locally produced food.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created a new loan program to help small farmers, including growers who want to take advantage of the soaring interest in locally produced food.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Associated Press - News
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ND farmland cracks $10,000 per acre
In what could be a state record for the per-acre value of farmland, an 80-acre parcel in North Dakota’s Walsh County sold for $800,000, or a whopping $10,000 per acre, at public auction Thursday in Grand Forks, N.D.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Agweek - News
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In what could be a state record for the per-acre value of farmland, an 80-acre parcel in North Dakota’s Walsh County sold for $800,000, or a whopping $10,000 per acre, at public auction Thursday in Grand Forks, N.D.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - Agweek - News
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ND land appraisers see prices up 46 percent
A North Dakota farm managers and rural appraiser group published its 2012 report this week, indicating an average 46 percent annual jump in North Dakota farm values in 2012, and a 28 percent increase in values in nearby Minnesota counties.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Agweek - News
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A North Dakota farm managers and rural appraiser group published its 2012 report this week, indicating an average 46 percent annual jump in North Dakota farm values in 2012, and a 28 percent increase in values in nearby Minnesota counties.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Latest news
SD Agriculture Department helps beginning farmers, Charges possible after 100 cattle found dead in ND county, OMA says Canada must address antibiotic use in farming
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - - News
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SD Agriculture Department helps beginning farmers, Charges possible after 100 cattle found dead in ND county, OMA says Canada must address antibiotic use in farming
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - - News
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New help for livestock producers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made a series of announcements Aug. 22 that continue to underscore the Obama Administration’s ongoing work to help farmers, ranchers and businesses impacted by the most severe drought in 50 years.
Thursday, August, 23, 2012 - U.S. Department of Agriculture - News
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made a series of announcements Aug. 22 that continue to underscore the Obama Administration’s ongoing work to help farmers, ranchers and businesses impacted by the most severe drought in 50 years.
Thursday, August, 23, 2012 - U.S. Department of Agriculture - News
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Golden era of ag
Economists agree that today brings prospects and profitability
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Economists agree that today brings prospects and profitability
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - Agweek - News
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‘Great Super Cycle’ boosts ag
But don’t get overconfident, ag economist advises.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Agweek - News
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But don’t get overconfident, ag economist advises.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Ag dealership builds new home
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — High Plains Equipment operates in an area hurt by years of flooding and in an industry in which independent agricultural equipment dealers are increasingly unusual.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — High Plains Equipment operates in an area hurt by years of flooding and in an industry in which independent agricultural equipment dealers are increasingly unusual.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Pushing 30
Farmland values and rental rates continue to soar nationally, more in the Northern Plains than anywhere else.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Farmland values and rental rates continue to soar nationally, more in the Northern Plains than anywhere else.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Family feedlot
Jeff and Jona Kvamme purchased Pipestem Feeders LLC north of Carrington, N.D., in March. They had managed the custom feeding facility since 2004 and oversaw its complete remodeling in the past four years.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Jeff and Jona Kvamme purchased Pipestem Feeders LLC north of Carrington, N.D., in March. They had managed the custom feeding facility since 2004 and oversaw its complete remodeling in the past four years.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - Agweek - News
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Giveth and taketh
Devils Lake, N.D., farmers likely will lose ground gained when the lake receded in 2012.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Devils Lake, N.D., farmers likely will lose ground gained when the lake receded in 2012.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - Agweek - News
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Wheat market heats up
The wheat markets traded moderately higher last week. For the week ending June 7, July Minneapolis gained 27.25 cents, September Minneapolis was up 20.75 cents, July Chicago was up 29.5 cents, September Chicago gained 27.25 cents, July Kansas City gained 31.5 cents, and September Kansas City was up 31.25 cents.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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The wheat markets traded moderately higher last week. For the week ending June 7, July Minneapolis gained 27.25 cents, September Minneapolis was up 20.75 cents, July Chicago was up 29.5 cents, September Chicago gained 27.25 cents, July Kansas City gained 31.5 cents, and September Kansas City was up 31.25 cents.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Agweek - Opinion
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