Crops Articles
NDGGA and NAWG Clash Over Representation
Published March 1, 2019
Farmers from the nation’s number one wheat production state are upset with their representation in the National Association of Wheat Growers and may leave the organization. North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Jeff Mertz says NAWG should be more proactive…New Joint Venture Deal for Mustang Seed and GDM Seeds
Published March 1, 2019
Mustang Seeds of Madison, South Dakota and GDM Seeds, which has operations in 15 countries, have entered into a joint venture. “This partnership with GDM will allow Mustang Seeds to deliver exclusive, new products to our customers,” said Terry Schultz,…MN Farmers Want Tax Conformity at State Level
Published March 1, 2019
Tax conformity tops the wish list for soybean farmers in the Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Petefish says it's a challenging situation with the federal government and state government being so different on deductions and the…A Potential Lasting Impact of the U.S. China Trade War
Published March 1, 2019
University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset is hopeful soybean trade with China can return to pre-trade war levels, but he is concerned. "I've read the Chinese are revisiting how much soybean meal they need to feed hogs. That's…Tariffs Make Things Complicated for Soybean Growers
Published March 1, 2019
China has made a promise to buy 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, but the trade hasn't seen the purchases come through yet. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says U.S. farmers have a good product. "I…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 1, 2019
According to NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson, the dry bean industry is keeping a close eye on export markets in 2019. Hear more in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Patience is Being Tested in the Markets
Published February 28, 2019
Lately, the markets have been driven by news headlines and Twitter activity. According to Stewert-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty, the markets may be a little tired. "Patience is being tested. In particular, we keep hitting resistance levels with corn…WTO Rules in Favor of U.S. for Grain Subsidy Complaint
Published February 28, 2019
The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of the U.S. in a complaint alleging unfair subsidies for Chinese rice and wheat producers. China’s market price support policy artificially raises Chinese prices for grains above market levels, creating incentives for…The Impact of Cover Crops on “The Bottom Line”
Published February 27, 2019
Farmers and ranchers learned about the benefits of cover crops at the “Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line” event in Bismarck. David Archer, Northern Great Plains Laboratory research leader, says it’s important for producers to evaluate their own farm…