Crops Articles
A Temporary Situation
Published March 6, 2019
BNSF Director of Marketing for Agricultural Products Greg Guthrie says the company views the weather-related freight delays as temporary. "We are pulling additional resources, locomotives and personnel from across the system to make sure we mitigate as best we can,…New Green Deal Debated at NFU Convention
Published March 6, 2019
The Green New Deal was debated during policy discussion at the National Farmers Union Convention. Delegates couldn’t agree on whether to mention the Green New Deal in a special order on climate change. As a whole, some members of the…NFU Continues to Support E30 Efforts
Published March 6, 2019
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says one special order of business continues the support of 30 percent ethanol blends. "This also prepares us for the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) rule, whenever we're allowed to talk about that."…MN Corn Matters
Published March 6, 2019
Corn Matters is a weekly update from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters. This week, hear from MCGA board member Tim Waibel about why building demand is key for corn growers.There’s Still Indecision in Farm Country
Published March 6, 2019
Stine Seed District Sales Manager Shane Kyllo, who is based at Mayville, North Dakota, says the low commodity prices are responsible for some of the hesitation. "A lot of guys are just unsure on what they want to do. It's…Slower Rail Traffic Driving Up Freight Costs
Published March 6, 2019
Heavy snow in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest and severe cold in the Northern Plains has made moving grain difficult. Red River Gain Company General Manager Kelly Longtin says the slowdown in rail traffic is driving up the cost…Carlson, McMullen Inducted into ND Ag Hall of Fame
Published March 5, 2019
At the North Dakota Winter Show, Robert Carlson and Dr. Marcia McMullen were inducted into the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame. Carlson served as the North Dakota Farmers Union President for 15 years and was the first president of…Giese is 2019 ND Crop Show Honoree
Published March 5, 2019
Retired agriculture education instructor Allen Giese is the 2019 North Dakota State Crop Show honoree. Giese taught at Wahpeton High School and the Southeast Region Career and Technology Center for 31 years. Throughout his career, Giese was honored with several…Regional Basis Levels Mixed
Published March 5, 2019
Cash basis bids at the six regional elevators the Red River Farm Network follows were mixed compared to two weeks ago. The changes in spring wheat basis ranges is wide. The corn basis had the most movement with basis improving…