Join Senior Lending Officer Paul Dietmann on January 14 for the virtual event Read More »

When the grain markets began to climb higher in late 2020, it was lauded as a much-needed price relief for corn and soybean producers. Read More »

Overnight trading saw grain futures move sharply higher on drought and weather worries in major overseas growing regions like Argentina and Russia, where leaders are suspending or limiting soybean and wheat export sales to ensure adequate domestic supplies, which could up demand for U.S. Read More »

The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, is offering 123 scholarships to students this year. Read More »

While the origins of the candy cane are a bit murky, legend has it that they first appeared in hooked form around 1670 (17th century). Read More »

Though the USDA hasn’t specifically reported a large U.S. grain purchase by China in several weeks, new data show the export pace to that nation surged earlier this fall, and that’s buoying soybean prices heading into thisLoading corn into semi-truck week’s trade that will be shortened by the New Year’s Day holiday Friday. Read More »

Everything farmers have faced in 2020 has highlighted the importance of strong succession and contingency planning, and one longtime Extension economist offered some tips this week Read More »

Do you know someone with the qualities of an award-worthy ag educator? Read More »

After over 40 years serving the agriculture community in the Farm Credit system, Tim Tracy is retiring as Chief Credit Officer of Compeer Financial. Read More »

A strong packer margin as producer profits remain slim has prompted federal officials to revisit rules governing marketing practices in the Packers and Stockyards Act Read More »

As we approach year-end, now is the perfect time to hit the books and refresh farm financials. Read More »

Farmers and Ranchers may apply for CFAP2 assistance through December 11, 2020. Read More »

We wish you all a very special and blessed Thanksgiving. Read More »

Thanksgiving is a time when U.S. farmers, consumers and families around the country briefly pause break bread and express our gratitude with family, friends and other loved ones (though those celebrations look slightly different this year) Read More »

Compeer Financial, a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest, announced financial results for the third quarter of 2020. Read More »

Our Ethics Training will be offered one last time in 2020. Read More »

Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, is now accepting applications for its General Use Grant Program. Read More »

Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee John Hoeven of North Dakota said earlier this week his chamber’s version of the ag appropriations bill for the coming year will include full funding for federal programs including support for crop insurance. Read More »

The grain export market is a major driver for domestic corn, soybean and wheat prices, and the best indication of the health of the export sector is actual shipments, offtakes and loadings at U.S. Read More »

Time flies, unless you’re waiting for a claims check to come in. Read More »