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NDSU Extension Releases Planning Price Projections

Planning for the future can be a very frustrating process, especially in times of market volatility. However, planning typically pays high dividends. For most farm and ranch managers, developing realistic commodity price expectations is one of the most difficult and complex tasks of the planning process.
 
To make the planning process easier, NDSU Extension has released its 2021 short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota. The publication shows 2021 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years.
 
The estimated short-term planning prices should be used as a guide in setting price expectations for 2021 production. These planning prices can be used for preparing annual enterprise budgets and annual whole-farm cash flow projections. Cash flow projections are very critical with today’s tight margins.
 
Short-term prices should not be used for planning capital purchases or expansion alternatives that would extend beyond the next production year.The “Plotting a Course 2021” publication (EC1090) is available online at http://bit.ly/PlottingACourse2021 or by contacting your NDSU Extension county office

Dry Bean Projected Prices Released for 2021 CY

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has approved the 2021 Crop Year (CY) projected prices for Yield Protection, Revenue Protection and Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion plans of insurance. The projected prices and volatility factors are applicable for the states, crops and types. Projected Prices and Volatility Factors apply to Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO).
 
RMA is also providing additional projected prices for selected dry bean types where the Dry Bean Revenue Endorsement (DBRE) and Dry Pea Revenue Endorsement (DPRE) do not offer coverage for price movement. Per the Special Provisions, the additional projected price shall be the basis for the premium determination and settlement of claims.
 

NDSU Extension Releases Commodity Price Projections

NDSU Extension has released its 2020 short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota. The publication shows 2020 price projections for crops and livestock produced in the state and price estimates for future years. View the dry bean price projections in this document.