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John Monson Interview: County Fair Grants

John Monson, on the Linder Farm Network, talks about AgStar’s commitment to investing in rural communities and the recent distribution of funds to county fairs. Listen now

With Prices Like This, Who Needs to Know the Cost of Production?

Every farmer, according to Tina Barrett, executive director of the Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. in her recent Cornhusker Economics article.

Tom Neher, AgStar's Grain VP, agrees. "Producers today absolutely need to be a student of their business. Knowing your cost of production and break-even price is necessary in any environment - whether margins are tight or opportunities exist."

AgStar Announces a Strategic Alliance with CliftonLarsonAllen

AgStar Financial Services, ACA is proud to announce it has formed a strategic alliance with one of the nation’s top 10 certified public accounting and consulting firms, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). CLA will acquire AgStar’s tax and accounting business segments, effective July 1, 2012.

 

“This alliance is a perfect fit for our clients, allowing us to bring more value to those currently using AgStar’s tax and accounting services,” explains Wick Manley, Executive Vice President and Chief Relationship Management Officer of AgStar.

 

AgStar clients will continue receiving the excellent tax and accounting services they’ve come to expect, with the added benefit of a comprehensive team of specialists working behind the scenes, to ensure all their tax planning, preparation and accounting needs are well-taken care of.

 

A letter regarding this transition will be sent to our tax, accounting and payroll clients May 10, 2012. Read the letter by clicking here.

AgStar Announces County Fair Grant Recipients 
The AgStar Fund for Rural America recently gave $45,000 in grant money to 18 county fair organizations. The money will be used for agricultural building improvements. Click here for more information.
Land Sales Summary Tool

Do you ever wonder what land has sold for in your area? Would you like to have the prices of land available at your fingertips? AgStar has a tool that can help! Our Land Sales Summary Tool provides a summary of selected land sales in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Simply select a date range and the tool will provide you with the location and date of the sale, the total acres sold and the price per acre.

 

The Land Sales Summary tool now has a banner located on the homepage of AgStar.com, making it easy to access.  This quick link will take you to this new, helpful resource to get you the information you need when you need it. Check it out today!

Investors eager to expand into agriculture

Row crop farmland remains a key area of interest to investors, whose interest in agriculture continues to rise. Read more.

AgStar Arena Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to mark the first major event at the AgStar Arena. The Minnesota Horse Expo hosted hundreds of visitors and attendees throughout the weekend.
Watch this video to see AgStar President and CEO Paul DeBriyn at the AgStar Arena Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. He expresses his appreciation for the State Fair, FFA, 4H and all the donors and contributors who helped make the vision of this facility a reality and the important part it will play in educating consumers on the impact of agriculture.
 
This video will catch you up on the festivities of the day. Watch it now!
 
Chelsea Vilchis, Minnesota State FFA reporter, also spoke about AgStar Arena and what it means to FFA students. Watch it here!
 
Strengthen Rural Communities with Rural Capital Network
John Monson with AgStar Rural Capital Network discusses the importance of partnering with others to strengthen rural communities on the Linder Farm Network. Listen now!
AgStar CEO Interview: AgStar Arena

On the MN Farm Network, AgStar CEO/President Paul DeBriyn talks about the new AgStar Arena at the MN State Fairgrounds. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 27 during the MN Horse Expo. Listen now!

AgStar Team Members Raise Money for Area Food Shelves
Recently, AgStar team members and the AgStar Fund for Rural America teamed up to contribute to food shelves in the company’s service area of 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.  Read more.
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