by Morgan Stutrud | Sep 21, 2026 | Farm Business, Farm Operations, Farming Equipment, Management
By Leah Maertens To be published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Do you have a pretty good idea of what this year’s crop actually cost? By now harvest is wrapping up, the equipment is getting parked and the bills are starting to tell the story. Now is a... 
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 | 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 | Apr 13, 2026 | Farm Business
The ND Farm Management state and regional average books compile anonymously reported data from North Dakota farmers and ranchers each year, which is then published in regional and statewide summary books. This information not only helps guide decision-making for... 
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,...