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ND Farmers Union is Glad Rural Roads Take Priority
Published November 2, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue is interested to see how the North Dakota Legislature spends federal COVID relief money. "Both the House and Senate Interim Appropriations Committees placed a strong focus on infrastructure. I think that…Western North Dakota to Gain Legislative Districts
Published November 2, 2021
Due to population growth, western North Dakota will gain legislative seats through redistricting. "Especially around Williston and Dickinson in the oil patch area and the central part of North Dakota, districts may remain the same," said State Representative Jared Hagert.…Federal COVID Relief Funds May Help ND Agriculture
Published November 2, 2021
North Dakota lawmakers are in Bismarck for a special session. The two big items on the agenda are redistricting and deciding how to spend $1.1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds. In the last three weeks, North Dakota House and…Grain Markets Search for Reasons to Move Higher
Published November 2, 2021
The grain markets took a breather on Tuesday as traders searched for fresh information. "The markets are sensitive right now, looking for information to justify them going higher, because we are at very lofty levels," says Kristi Van Ahn, market…More Moisture Needed Ahead of Spring
Published November 2, 2021
Harvest is wrapping up in far northeastern North Dakota. "Corn harvest is nearing completion," says Mark Ramsey, owner, M.R. Consulting. "The sunflower harvest is about halfway done. It all depends on where you're at." The soil moisture seems adequate going…SMBSC Crop Size Means 20% Required to be Unharvested
Published November 2, 2021
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is requiring its growers to leave 20 percent of the crop in the field. "It's going to be close to 36.5 tons on average," said Todd Geselius, vice president of agriculture, SMSC. "That's six tons…Basis Bids Vary Across Northern Plains
Published November 2, 2021
In the last week, spring wheat basis bids widened by five cents at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm network. Spring wheat basis ranges from 30 to 75 cents under the March Minneapolis futures contract.…Corn Comments
Published November 2, 2021
Continuing education is extremely important for farmers and ranchers. The South Dakota Corn Growers Association is hosting several GrowingOn events between now and the end of the year. Find your local event and hear more in this week's Corn Comments.Minnesota Wheat Minute
Published November 2, 2021
This week's Minnesota Wheat Minute features an update from the National Wheat Foundation. Hear more from board member Scott Swenson in this update.