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Local Farm Groups Give Feedback on COVID-19 Package
Published April 23, 2020
The USDA is putting together a rule for the $19 billion COVID-19 aid package. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion to address with local farm groups. In the roundtable, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…Warmer Temperatures Could Help with Planting Progress
Published April 23, 2020
Temperatures are warming up in the Northern Plains. Planting progress is expected in the next two weeks. "There will still be some interruptions with cool fronts coming along, but it won't be anything like we've seen in recent weeks. It…Monitor Seed Depth and Seeding Rates
Published April 23, 2020
To get the spring wheat crop off to a good start, attention should be given to seed depth and seeding rates. Across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, the general recommendation is 1.4 million pure live seed calculated for germination.…Dry Conditions Found in Latest Drought Monitor
Published April 23, 2020
New areas of abnormally dry conditions are reported in the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Most of western North Dakota and northwest South Dakota now have that designation. Abnormally dry conditions are also being seen in extreme northeastern South Dakota extending…Cattle Industry Speaks Up on Payment Limitations
Published April 23, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging USDA against payment limitations for cattle producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Currently, the program caps payments at $125,000 per commodity with $250,000 per producer…CDC Releases Final Report for Smithfield in Sioux Falls
Published April 23, 2020
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Smithfield Foods processing plant in Sioux Falls has been released. Following visits to the plant on April 16 and 17, the CDC is recommending Smithfield implement further hygiene…Demand Decline for Frozen Spuds Means Fewer Potatoes Planted
Published April 23, 2020
The lack of demand for frozen potato products will impact process potato acres for 2020. Acreage declines range from 10 to 25 percent. "Those are fluid numbers," explained Donavon Johnson, president, Northern Plains Potato Growers. "Processing plants are still trying…Soybean Prices in the Pacific Northwest are Competitive
Published April 23, 2020
E-Hedger market analyst Ryland Textor says soybean prices out of the Pacific Northwest are the most competitive right now as sales to China pick up. "If China starts to step in to buy, they're getting a really good bargain on…Viterra to Close Grand Forks Location
Published April 23, 2020
Viterra USA is closing its Grand Forks grain handling location on April 30. A company spokesperson told the Red River Farm Network Viterra is reviewing its strategic options for the site including a possible sale. Viterra is reaching out to…