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Raising Corn on CRP

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Ernst Jan 6, 2012. 2 Replies

 

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Dan Coffman replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion "Toughest farmer" competition
"The toughest farmer competition doesn't have to be all about physical labor although that would be an interesting part of the competition ,  I would be more interested in the business side: Important Financial Ratio's, Balance sheet,…"
Mar 29, 2012
Dan Coffman replied to Shaun Hamlin's discussion What is the biggest issue that you have with fertilizer costs?
"Picking the right time to buy.  The markets are so erratic that nobody can predict what direction they're headed."
Mar 29, 2012
Dan Coffman replied to Kevin John Miller's discussion Starting from scratch.
"Kevin, It's not impossible to start from scratch, just more difficult that if you had the help of a family member/other farmer.  Morgan makes a good point-save your money for a few years so you can enter farming from a somewhat strong…"
Mar 29, 2012
Dan Coffman replied to Justine Duha's discussion Combine Derby
"Justine,  where's eitzen located at in MN?  I've been in a combine derby in New Ulm, MN a few years back at the county fair, it was awesome.  I'll have to try and dig out some pictures"
Mar 15, 2012
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Feb 14, 2012
Dan Coffman replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion Declining farmer numbers
"Looking into the future:  for us young beginning farmers this is a great time to be getting started in farming.  The average age of farmers in the US is approaching 60 and I would suspect many of them will be retiring in the next 5-10…"
Feb 14, 2012
Dan Coffman replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion Land rent auctions
"So basically my take on this whole land rent deal is:  buy farmland to control your land costs and you won't have to worry every year about having to renew a rental agreement or the landlord jacking up your rent. Mr. Anonymous- you…"
Feb 14, 2012
Dan Coffman replied to Jeff Caldwell's discussion Land rent auctions
"tyler-picked this up from another website:  www.start2farm.gov.  ; has a bunch of programs and stuff for beginning farmers"
Feb 14, 2012

About me

I grew up in southeastern minnesota near West Concord. We have a 6 acre hobby farm where we raise garlic and apples. I also have helped my neighbors out with their farming operation. I work as an agronomist in NE North Dakota.

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At 7:34am on October 27, 2008, John Walter said…
Dan: Tell us about that tractor! Looks like it should be in our Ageless Iron Greatest Tractors calendar. -- John
 
 
 

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