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 | 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 | Nov 18, 2025 | Farm Business Planning, Management
By Morgan Stutrud Originally published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Farming in North Dakota has always required resilience, and recent economic and policy pressures are testing that resiliency more than ever. Data from ND Farm Management shows that average net... 
by Morgan Stutrud | Oct 22, 2025 | Farm Business, Farm Business Planning, Management
By: Leah Maertens To be published by Dakota Farmer at farmprogress.com Farming in North Dakota isn’t for the faint of heart. Between the unpredictable weather, shifting markets, and ever-changing challenges, it can feel like you’re constantly bracing for...