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A Bright Future for Cow-Calf Markets
Published January 28, 2024
Feeder cattle markets have followed the upswing in the futures market. Bagley Livestock Exchange owner Billy Bushelle says more feeder calves are coming in pre-conditioned. “Everything- is kind of falling back into place, we’re getting back to the way it…Nitrogen College Scheduled in Mahnomen, Morton
Published January 28, 2024
The University of Minnesota will host Nitrogen College in two locations in the next few weeks. The first will be held January 30 and 31 in Mahnomen with the second taking place February 5 and 6 at Morton. University of…New Location for Northern Corn and Soybean Expo
Published January 28, 2024
The Northern Corn and Soybean Expo will be held at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds Butler Machinery Arena on February 6. "The content is really unbeatable this year,” said Brenda Elmer, executive director, North Dakota Corn Growers Association. Geopolitical specialist…DC Stalemate
Published January 28, 2024
After hearing from Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Bozeman, South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Karen Assman said it may be difficult to pass a farm bill early this year. “There are all kinds…Complex Issues, Complex Solutions
Published January 28, 2024
A legislative listening session was held in Faribault, Minnesota last week to discuss issues facing farmers. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam heard about water quality issues. More than half of the wells experiencing issues with nitrates are not up…Cover Crop Progress
Published January 28, 2024
In the latest edition of the University of Minnesota Extension Minnesota CropCast, Extension spring wheat breeder Jim Anderson highlights the improvements seen in cover crops over the past decade. “The gains are coming really fast in terms of domestication traits,”…Resources Available for ARC or PLC Decision
Published January 28, 2024
March 15 is the deadline to declare the decision between Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says a change in reference prices means there is more to consider than last year.…Community Solutions for Rural Vet Shortage
Published January 28, 2024
The Veterinary Workforce Solutions program aims to help solve the rural veterinary shortage. Farm Journal Foundation Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Tod Greenwood says solving this issue begins by developing students from a young age and making them aware of…Dry Bean Scene
Published January 28, 2024
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association consultant Chelsea Didinger talks about the health benefits of legumes. Didinger is responsible for the Legume a Day education platform and participated in Bean Day held in Fargo, North Dakota.