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Fielding Questions

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Fielding Questions is a collaboration between the AgCountry Farm Credit Services & the Red River Farm network that explores the world of agriculture & rural life.
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Episodes

Markets & Planting Wrap Up

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen talks about the grain markets and the wrap-up of spring planting. Hear more about it in the latest Fielding Questions podcast episode, presented by AgCountry Farm Credit Services.

Jun 21, 202211 min

Emergency Relief Program

Another round of disaster relief payments are coming to Northern Plains crop farmers with crop losses due to drought in 2020 and 2021. AgCountry Farm Credit Services VP Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning has more details about the USDA’s new Emergency Relief Program.

Jun 06, 20229 min

Prevented Planting

The cold, wet weather is delaying spring planting in the Northern Plains. Prevent plant is one decision farmers will need to make in the next few weeks. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Crop Insurance Supervisor Nick Dreyer says this prevent plant year is different from others. Strong commodity prices and global demand incentivize getting a crop planted, if possible, this spring. That means several Northern Plains farmers may end up planting past the final planting date. Hear more in the latest Fi...

May 23, 202210 min

Succession Planning 101

With the average age of farmers & ranchers ticking up, farm transitions will soon be taking place. Bobbi Sondreal, consultant-succession and retirement planning with AgCountry, drops by the podcast to discuss the basics of succession planning.

May 09, 202211 min

2022 Spring Weather Preview

Farmers will soon begin planting their 2022 crops. With each new crop year comes questions about what growing conditions will look like. We will preview what the near-term weather has in store for the upper Midwest as Paul Trambley, chief meteorologist with Weatherology, joins the program.

Apr 11, 202212 min

USDA Prospective Planting Report

In this episode of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen previews the USDA Prospective Plantings Report and considers market strategies during a very volatile time.

Mar 28, 202210 min

Knowing Your Numbers

Costs are rising for farmers and ranchers - be it inputs or land. A key to success is having a good grip on your operation's numbers. Market Vice President Ron Haugen joins us to discuss the importance of knowing your numbers and how it leads to success.

Mar 14, 202212 min

Early 2022 Market Conditions

In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen offers insight into the markets. “We are seeing a lot of outside money coming in and concerns about inflation which is fairly friendly to commodities,” said Tangen. Fielding Questions is a presentation of AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.

Jan 31, 202210 min

MPCI

Farmers are making preparations for their 2022 crop year. With that comes decisions on the type of crop insurance policy that is right for them. AgCountry Insurance Specialist Joel Lysne discusses multi-peril crop insurance on this edition of Fielding Questions.

Dec 13, 202112 min

Acreage Decisions

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Tangen says there's been a lot of back-and-forth in the commodity markets. Farmers are keeping those prices in mind, along with input costs, as they make acreage decisions for 2022. Hear more in the latest Field Questions podcast.

Dec 08, 20218 min

Supply Chain Disruptions

How do supply chain disruptions change the approach for farmers as they go into spring? AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen answers that question, and more, in the latest Fielding Questions episode. This podcast, produced in collaboration between AgCountry FCS and the Red River Farm Network, explores the world of farm finance and rural life.

Nov 08, 202111 min

Credit Risk Chain

The credit risk chain is a concept used by lenders to assess financial risk. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Branch Manager at Lisbon, North Dakota Park Wiltse cover this topic and more in the latest Fielding Questions episode. This podcast, produced in collaboration between AgCountry FCS and the Red River Farm Network, explores the world of farm finance and rural life.

Oct 25, 202113 min

September USDA Report

In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen dives into the markets, including the latest supply/demand numbers from USDA, export markets and more. This podcast, produced in collaboration between AgCountry FCS and the Red River Farm Network, explores the world of farm finance and rural life. If you have a questions, send AgCountry a message on Facebook, Twitter or through the AgCountry Farm Credit Services website.

Sep 14, 20219 min

AgDirect

Farmers and ranchers have many different options when it comes to financing equipment. On this episode, we're learning about one of those options from Tate Moser, territory manager for AgDirect.

Aug 30, 20219 min

Young & Beginning Farmers

Young and beginning farmers are an important segment within agriculture. Although there are challenges to getting started, resources exist to help young and beginning farmers get off the ground. AVP Loan Officer Sarah stops by to discuss what resources can be used along with tips for keeping a good relationship with your lender.

Jul 26, 20218 min

Appraisals

If you're looking to purchase land or build your dream home, odds are good you'll go through the appraisal process. AgCountry's Chief Appraiser, Tim Kreft, joins the podcast to talk about what goes into an appraisal, what appraisers are looking for and how can sellers add value to their property. Take a listen!

Jul 12, 202110 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #58

There is a lot of discussion about policy changes and what that would mean for taxes. Is that accelerating discussions about farm transitions? Bobbi Sondreal with AgCountry Farm Credit Services answers that question, and more, in the latest Rural Perspectives podcast.

Jul 06, 20219 min

Leasing

Leasing has many benefits - like providing a flexible way to control cash flow while preserving capital. Amy Weum of Farm Credit Leasing joins the podcast to discuss what can and cannot be leased and why a farmer or rancher should consider a lease the next time they're in the market for equipment or facilities.

Jun 28, 202110 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #57

Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen joins Don Wick of the Red River Farm Network to talk about some recent volatility in commodity markets. Learn about what's driving it in the latest RRFN Rural Perspectives.

Jun 21, 202110 min

Dairy Revenue Protection

Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an insurance option that is designed to insure against unexpected declines in the quarterly revenue from milk sales relative to a guaranteed coverage level. AVP Loan Officer Dennis Bangart joins the podcast to talk about DRP and what it could mean for farmers.

Jun 17, 202114 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #56

The heat and lack of moisture are taking a toll on crops in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. That has farmers are fine tuning their marketing plans with the ongoing drought conditions in parts of the Northern Plains. While crop prices are attractive, it is hard to devise a marketing plan during drought. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Tangen says farmers will have to decide what that crop’s potential will be after this heat streak. Hear more from Tange...

Jun 09, 202110 min

Should I Buy Land?

One question farmers and ranchers can struggle with at times revolves around purchasing additional farmland. Multiple factors should be considered before moving forward with such a large purchase. Ross Hebrink, VP loan officer, helps walk us through the lending process for purchasing additional land.

Jun 01, 20219 min

RRF Rural Perspectives #55

School is winding down, which means kids will be spending more time around the farm. However, these are what Safe Kids Grand Forks coordinator Carma Hanson refers to as the 100 deadliest days of the year. One danger on the farm this time of the year is the large equipment moving in and out of the yard and to and from fields. The size of that equipment has also got larger over time. “Just think about the size of that equipment and how long it takes for it to stop,” says Hanson. “There are also bl...

May 24, 202117 min

Hail Insurance

Although farmers may have plans, nature can get in the way. Luckily, farmers can hedge against the natural risks to their revenue. On this episode of Fielding Questions, we learn about hail insurance. Listen along as Insurance Specialist/Coordinator Beth Erickson and VP Loan Officer Jeff Schaefer break it all down.

May 17, 20219 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #54

The corn and soybean markets moved higher the first week of May. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen takes a closer look at the grain market rally, previews the upcoming May USDA report and has a few grain marketing tips in this week’s RRFN Rural Perspectives. Take a listen!

May 10, 202111 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #53

Having a farm and ranch succession and retirement plan is one important piece of the puzzle often overlooked. In the latest edition of theRRFN Rural Perspectives podcast, Andy Zenk of AgCountry Farm Credit Services talks about how to put together a plan.

Apr 26, 202113 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #52

The markets continue to tell a story as prices trend upward. According to AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen, weather is starting to play into market mentality. Some farmers in the Northern Plains put seed in the ground before the rain and snow started to fall, others did not. Weather uncertainty could start influencing planting and marketing decisions as well. In the latest RRFN Rural Perspectives, Tangen said farmers who’ve received some relief from dry con...

Apr 12, 20218 min

RRF Rural Perspectives #51

In this episode of Rural Perspectives, AgCountry’s Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen joins the Red River Farm Network to discuss the latest news surrounding the CFAP program along with farming intentions, which will be released next week.

Mar 29, 202113 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #50

Soybeans continue to be a point of discussion in the commodity markets. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen thinks there could be some confusion when interpreting soybean stock numbers from USDA. That market is very seasonal, so it’d be normal for the U.S. soybean sales to be lower in the coming months. Looking further down the road in the late July/August timeframe, Tangen says U.S. soybeans start to become more competitive again. Hear more in the latest RRFN...

Mar 16, 20219 min

RRFN Rural Perspectives #49

AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen joins Don Wick of the Red River Farm Network to discuss the latest happenings within ag commodity markets, including recent activity from China.

Feb 01, 20219 min
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