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AGree Considers Role of Climate Change and Farm Policy
Published February 15, 2021
The AGree Coalition has published a white paper that considers the policy link between climate change and farm policy. South Dakota native Bruce Knight, who the principal and founder of Strategic Conservation Solutions, co-authored this white paper. Knight said additional…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 15, 2021
Crude oil has moved above $60 per barrel. Gold and silver values are also higher. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi takes a look at the overall…Fischbach Names District Director
Published February 15, 2021
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach has named Ben Anderson as her district director. Most recently, Anderson was a regional director for the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Previously, Anderson worked at USDA, the House Agriculture Committee and the staff of Minnesota…Beet Share Values
Published February 15, 2021
According to Acres and Shares broker Jayson Menke, 45 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares were brokered last week at an average price of $3,771.67 per share.Spring and Summer Weather Outlook Released
Published February 15, 2021
World Weather Incorporated is calling for a wet spring in the extreme part of the Northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. Springtime temps are also expected to be warmer than normal. For the summer, World Weather is forecasting dry conditions…Hours-of-Service Requirements Waived
Published February 15, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have signed executive orders in their respective states to waive the hours-of-service requirements for drivers hauling propane, gasoline and diesel fuel. Propane supplies are low and the transportation industry is…ND Farmers Work Through Quality Loss Adjustment Sign-Up
Published February 12, 2021
Farmers have three more weeks to sign up for the Quality Loss Adjustment program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Farm Program Director Laura Heinrich says so far, there are 600 applications started in the North Dakota system. "We have a…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 12, 2021
Data is now available for dry bean variety trial results from NDSU Extension. Learn more from Extension agronomist Hans Kandel in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.TruCarbon Creates a New Revenue Stream for Farmers
Published February 12, 2021
A Land O’Lakes subsidiary has launched the first and only farmer-owned carbon program. Truterra Vice President Jason Weller says TruCarbon is selling carbon credits to the private sector. "When folks hear about carbon, they immediately go to climate change and…