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Replacement Heifers Continue to Bring Big Bucks
Published February 22, 2024
Bennett Consulting owner Matt Bennett doesn’t expect a rapid rebuilding of the cattle herd due to the high price of heifers. "They're so expensive and I cannot fault someone who wants to get $1,800 to $2,000 or more for a common…Consumer Demand Evolves
Published February 22, 2024
The potato industry continues to evolve. Northland Potato Associates President Gary Shields says innovation is happening to meet consumer demand. "We've seen a little shift with the yellow potatoes on the market and our reds still are what I would consider…ARC Could be the Best Option
Published February 22, 2024
Soybean and corn prices have been trending lower since last fall. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the lower commodity prices may favor the ARC program. "The nice thing about the ARC program is that it is…A Fair Amount of Old Crop Wheat and Corn Left to Sell
Published February 22, 2024
Markets can often act like a roller coaster. Innovus Agra President Bret Oelke, who is a farm management consultant, said that is happening now, "but it is all going downhill." Crop insurance pricing is being established this month, but it…Freedom Caucus Wants CR Extension
Published February 22, 2024
The House Freedom Caucus is calling for a year-long extension to the stopgap spending bill. The current continuing resolution to fund the government has deadlines of March 1 and March 8. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, the conservative…Indian Farmers Protest Low Commodity Prices
Published February 22, 2024
European farmers have been demonstrating for weeks, protesting costly regulations. Farmers in India are also going to the streets to demand higher commodity prices. The Indian government has offered to resume negotiations over farm policy, but that was after police…Marginal Drop in Milk Production
Published February 22, 2024
Milk production in the 24 major states totaled 18.3 billion pounds in January. That’s down less than one percent from one year ago. South Dakota milk production rose nearly 11 percent. Over the past year, South Dakota farmers added 21,000…ND Lawmakers Take Input on the Farm Bill
Published February 22, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Congressman Kelly Armstrong participated in an agricultural roundtable event in Minot Wednesday. Hoeven said it is important to maintain and strengthen crop insurance, update the counter-cyclical farm safety net and provide adequate access to…Sign-up Underway for Ag Conservation Pilot Program
Published February 22, 2024
The application window is now open for a national pilot program that pays farmers and ranchers for implementing high-value conservation practices. If accepted for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture program, they will earn $100 per acre or animal unit.…