Minding Ag's Business

A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City finds that a record number of operating loans surpassed $1 million in the first quarter of 2022, reflecting soaring prices for inputs.

A 10-year analysis of farm income data showed no matter how good the ag economy, some farms still operated at a loss.

Farmers who split up their nitrogen applications could be eligible for a new supplemental crop insurance endorsement that would compensate them if adverse weather prevents them from making in-season applications.

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, Wells Fargo economist Michael Swanson told crop-insurance leaders that strong corn and soybean prices translate into "Life is good." Swanson said he expects prices to remain high "all the way to...

The ability to cover a greater portion of revenue makes shallow loss crop insurance a potent risk management tool.

It appears farmers' cost structure will be very different in the year ahead, so much so that it's going to force deep consideration this winter of what crops to plant and how to get the best yields with reduced or limited fertilizer and chemicals.

Farmers should talk to input suppliers about their plans to prepay for next year's inputs as soon as possible if they're relying on it as a tax strategy in 2021. Shortages are widespread and many suppliers are requiring farmers to take delivery to prevent issues down the road...

Turkey Track Ranch includes 80,000 acres of land in the northern Texas Panhandle and is known for its abundant water and wildlife. The $200 million price tag includes 40% of the mineral rights underlying the property.

Many farms think their businesses are too small to become a victim of a crippling cyberattack, but experts warn that attitude can make you more vulnerable.

Join us in Chicago Dec. 5-7, 2021, for the 14th annual DTN Ag Summit.

Farmers who participated in the DTN Digital Yield Tour share their perspectives on how the corn and soybean crops have developed in the month following the tour.

Six-dollar corn is expensive to grow.

The 2021 DTN Digital Yield Tour results for Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin corn and soybeans are in, and here's what farmers had to say about conditions in their area and how they compare to Gro Intelligence's yield models.

The 2021 DTN Digital Yield Tour results for Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin corn and soybeans are in, and here's what farmers had to say about conditions in their area and how they compare to Gro Intelligence's yield models.

While few farmers consider drought or knee-muck to be good times, from a revenue perspective, this year presents the best opportunity for profits in nearly a decade. Here are the top suggestions from a recent DTN series on ways farmers can capitalize on current markets...

USDA's Risk Management Agency authorized new flexibilities to help producers and insurance companies respond to drought in the Western U.S., Northern Plains and other regions.

Marlboro cigarette maker Altria Group Inc. (through its better-known subsidiary Philip Morris USA) in June sold its 18,000-acre cow-calf operation and dude ranch to a controversial private-equity firm known for luxury residential development, Cross Harbor Capital Partners.

Suspecting the market has gone higher doesn't mean you need an appraisal, but if you're looking to sell a piece of property, it might. If you're doing estate planning, refinancing or getting a divorce, an appraisal is probably necessary.

DTN Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger stresses the importance of estate planning to lessen the stress of a sudden death.

A regional look at farmland markets shows cropland values up pretty much everywhere, and unlike recent years, it's not just the high-quality land that's getting interest. Regional sales managers report growing interest in average quality and dryland farms.