by Morgan Stutrud | Aug 27, 2026 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Farm Life, Farm Operations, Management, Succession Planning
By Morgan Stutrud Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com What happens to the farm when the person who normally knows everything is suddenly unavailable? On many farms, there is one person who knows where everything is, who to call and what needs to... 
by Morgan Stutrud | Jul 22, 2026 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Succession Planning, Uncategorized
By Jason Fewell Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Oftentimes, farmers and ranchers don’t plan to retire. Many farmers work well past the typical retirement age. The average age of farmers in the United States is about 60 years old with 68% of... 
by Morgan Stutrud | May 20, 2026 | Succession Planning
By Linda Burbidge Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com For many farm families, succession planning is one of the most difficult conversations to begin. It is deeply personal, emotional, and often tied to decades of hard work and identity.... 
by Morgan Stutrud | Apr 22, 2026 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Management
By Lynsey Aberle Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com In 2025, North Dakota producers experienced a relatively stable year, supported by government payments, steady yields, and continued increases in livestock prices. The average net farm income... 
by Morgan Stutrud | Mar 23, 2026 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Management
By Jason Fewell Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com The busyness of spring is upon us. Calving is in full swing and spring planting is beginning soon. As you get busy outside this year, it is easy to leave the office and not look back,... 
by Morgan Stutrud | Mar 23, 2026 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning
By Jason Fewell Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com In today’s farming environment we hear a great deal about farm financial stress. Managing stress can be difficult. Everyone handles stress differently. Some people work harder, some play...