Monthly Archives: November 2011

That time of year again

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jonathan Knutson

One of the most enjoyable things about covering agriculture in the Upper Midwest is that there’s a cycle to it. No two years are ever close to the same — the variable weather and markets guarantee that — but there … Continue reading →

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Farm Bureau president retiring

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Jonathan Knutson

The North Dakota Farm Bureau has just announced that its president, Eric Aasmundstad, will be stepping down after 12 years in the position. Aasmundstad is no longer a full-time farmer because the rising waters of Devils Lake have swallowed up … Continue reading →

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A nice news nugget for people who grow and eat potatoes

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Jonathan Knutson

The U.S. potato industry has worked long and hard to promote spuds as a healthy, affordable food. So the industry is naturally pleased to publicize University of Washington research that found potatoes to be the biggest, most affordable source of … Continue reading →

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Basic ag economics

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jonathan Knutson

This is the time of year that many farmers and landlords renegotiate farmland leases that expired after the 2011 growing season. It’s dangerous to generalize too much — conditions vary from area to area and even from farm to farm … Continue reading →

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