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Kent Thiesse is a former University of Minnesota Extension educator and now is Vice President of MinnStar Bank, Lake Crystal, MN. You can contact him at 507-726-2137 or via e-mail at kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com.

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by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag May. 21, 2013

Corn Planting Progress Mixed

If you ask someone, “How much corn is planted, or how much spring fieldwork has occurred in your area?” the response is likely to be quite different....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag May. 14, 2013

May 10 WASDE Could Cause Grain Market Concerns

The USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WADSE) Reports released on May 10 were regarded as bearish for the corn....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag May. 7, 2013

ACRE Program Decisions for 2013

The Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program was implemented by USDA for the 2009 crop year, as part of the 2008 Farm Bill, and continued for the....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Apr. 30, 2013

Waiting To Start Spring Field Work

Like the start of a big race, or the beginning of a championship game, farmers in Minnesota and Iowa are eagerly awaiting the initiation of full-....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Apr. 23, 2013

Earth Day 2013

For over four decades, an annual event called Earth Day has been held in late April across the United States, which has been a time for all U.S....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Apr. 16, 2013

8 Considerations with Custom Farming Agreements

An alternative to leasing farmland is a custom farming agreement. In a typical custom farming agreement, the custom operator agrees to perform all....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Apr. 9, 2013

Weather, Cold Soil Holding Back Planting in Minnesota, Iowa

In 2012, most farmers in southern Minnesota and Iowa began full-scale fieldwork during the week of April 10-17, with most of the corn being planted....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Mar. 26, 2013

2013 Custom Farming Rates Up Slightly from 2012

As would be expected with increasing fuel costs, average 2013 custom rates for farm work have a1so increased, compared to 2012 custom rates. Most....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Mar. 19, 2013

National Agriculture Week 2013

National Ag Week is being celebrated March 17-23 all across the United States, with Tuesday, March 19, being designated as National Ag Day. As we....More
by Kent Thiesse in Focus on Ag Mar. 12, 2013

Future of the Conservation Reserve Program

In 2013, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is celebrating its 27th anniversary, and over two and a half decades of conservation success. CRP was....More
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