Stay informed on agricultural trends and developments affecting Minnesota community banks and the customers they serve. Ag News brings together crop and yield updates, market and economic insights, and other timely information relevant to agricultural banking.
Higher harvest prices mean 2026 crop insurance payments will likely depend on yield losses. Kent Thiesse explains how yields, coverage levels, and unit structures could affect indemnity payments for corn and soybean producers. Continue Reading
Final 2025 market year average prices for corn and soybeans are coming Sept. 30. Kent Thiesse looks at how the final prices could affect PLC and ARC-CO payments, current payment estimates, and newly announced signup dates for the 2026 and 2027 farm programs. Continue Reading
USDA's September crop reports lowered projected U.S. corn yields and production while raising soybean estimates. Kent Thiesse breaks down the latest numbers, regional yield expectations, ending stocks, and what the updated outlook could mean for corn and soybean prices. Continue Reading
