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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.

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…

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

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).

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

We wish you all a very special and blessed Thanksgiving.

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…

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

Cattle producers in the northern U.S. and Canada are no strangers to grazing alfalfa in the fall and winter to meet herd feeding needs.

Apiculture Insurance is covered under the Rainfall Index.

Reminder that applications for the Farmers Market grant program for both vendors and organizations are due by November 15.

We want to know…are you Team Pumpkin Spice, or Team Apple Cider?

The Hemp Industries Association has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) over its interim rule on how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manages changes in the…