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Dry Bean Scene

Published Yesterday

The U.S. Department of State is temporarily waiving interviews for first-time and returning H-2 visa applications. Learn more in the latest Dry Bean Scene from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association on the Red River Farm Network.
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Ag Retailers Prepare for Spring Planting

Published Yesterday

Spring planting preparation for retailers could get more complicated this year. According to Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, restrictions related to the coronavirus are making an impact. "We've been working on lots of transportation-related issues, people that…
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Wheat Markets Find Strength, Corn Lower on Friday

Published Yesterday

On Friday, the wheat markets found strength on chatter Russia will limit exports. "The numbers discussed weren't enough to disrupt anything significantly. I do think it was a positive headline," said Joe Vaclavik, president, Standard Grain. "Also, the ethanol situation…
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Good Demand for U.S. Ag Products

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Trade is considered a bright spot going into Tuesday’s USDA Quarterly Stocks and Planting Intentions report. "We didn't lose demand in the agriculture sector during some of the worst times when it comes to the coronavirus outbreak," says Mike Zuzolo,…
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Cargill Postpones Q3 Earnings Report

Published Yesterday

Minneapolis-based Cargill will not release its third quarter earnings report March 31 as scheduled. A Cargill spokesperson says the company is focused on making the right decisions to keep the food system moving forward during the coronavirus pandemic. Cargill is…
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Senator Dille Passes

Published Yesterday

Longtime Minnesota legislator Steve Dille, 75, has passed away. The Dassel Republican served in the House from 1987-to-1992 and in the Senate from 1993-to-2010. Dille, who was a farmer and veterinarian, was a member of the agriculture committee.
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NDSC Fills Market Development Post

Published Yesterday

The North Dakota Soybean Council has named Jena Bjertness as its new director of market development. Bjertness is a Minnesota native and North Dakota State University graduate. Most recently, Bjertness was a program manager for the Northern Crops Institute.
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3.4 Million Acres Accepted for CRP

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USDA has accepted more than 3.4 million acres into the general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program. This was the first general signup enrollment in four years. Texas had the most acres accepted at 540,000. Over 126,000 acres were accepted…
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