New Releases

• What the Federal Government Can Do About Food Prices (05-01-08) It is important to review the broad range of federal policy changes that could be undertaken to increase the quantity of foods produced and moderate the rapid inflation of food prices. FULL STORY
• Rise in North Dakota Cropland Values Accelerates (04-14-08) North Dakota cropland values continue to rise. FULL STORY
• NDSU Assists With Price and Yield Risk Management Decisions (03-04-08) Although the revenue outlook at this time looks good on paper, no one knows what yields or market prices will be at harvest time. FULL STORY
• NDSU Economists: Farm Prices to Remain Strong, But Costs Rising (02-21-08) While farm gross revenues are increasing rapidly, rising farm expenses are not far behind. FULL STORY
• Income Tax Filing Deadline Draws Near for Agricultural Producers (01-31-08) Producers need to take a close look at some tax preparation items. FULL STORY
• Gulke, Hanson Headline Farm Management Program Feb. 13. (01-31-08) Plan to attend the 99th annual farm management meeting on Feb. 13. FULL STORY
• Commodity Planning Price Projections for 2008 Available (01-10-08) Short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota are available from NDSU. FULL STORY

Powerpoint Presentations

• Returning CRP to Crop Production (Feb 2008) Powerpoint
• Land Values, Rents and Flexible Rents (Feb 2008) Powerpoint
• Farm Bill Impact on Northwest North Dakota (Feb 2008) Powerpoint
• Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Insurance Powerpoint presented in Center, Glen Ullin, Killdeer, Minot, Williston
• Preparing for 2008 - A Big Picture Look at Wheat (Nov 2007). pdf
• Biofuels - Crop Advisors (02/13/07). Powerpoint
• Biofuels Industry and Impacts on Agriculture. (12/27/06) Powerpoint
• Custom Hire vs. Purchase (Feb 2007). Powerpoint

Publications

• Crop Budgets html
• Custom Rates pdf

Spreadsheets

• 2008 Crop Compare - Enter the price of one crop and find out the prices of competing crops necessary to generate the same return over variable costs. Excel Updated 12/13/07.
• Nitrogen Decision Tool. Excel
• Insurance and Marketing Simulator Excel