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Canola Minute
Published April 13, 2020
The Northern Canola Growers Association board recently allocated $325,000 for research projects. Learn more from Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.SD Corn Comments
Published April 13, 2020
Coronavirus remains an area of concern for farmers and ranchers. Learn more in the latest Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Sioux Falls Pork Plant Closes Due to COVID-19
Published April 13, 2020
The Smithfield Foods’ Sioux Falls pork processing plant has been shut down indefinitely. The company announced a three-day closure last week to sanitize and implement barriers for social distancing, but that was changed to an indefinite closure over the weekend.…OPEC+ Countries Reach Deal to Reduce Oil Production
Published April 13, 2020
Russia, Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries have reached an agreement to cut oil production by 10 million barrels per day. This is the largest production cutback in history. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven describes this as “a welcome step”…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 12, 2020
Trafficability will be the biggest problem when spring wheat seeding starts. WestBred technical product manager Grant Mehring has more insight in the WestBred Wheat Report.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published April 12, 2020
According to Acres & Shares, there was no brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock last week. For the trading season, 3,892 shares have been brokered for an average price of $3,193.60 per share with a trading range of $2,800…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 10, 2020
NDSU Extension is a dry bean production webinar on Wednesday, April 15. Find out more from NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center agronomist Greg Endres in the Dry Bean Scene, make possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Dairy Management Inc. Adjusts Business Plan
Published April 10, 2020
Dairy Management Incorporated is shifting its business plan. The dairy checkoff’s leadership sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue outlining changes including a focus on four areas: schools, hunger and food service, industry partnerships and retail. "The checkoff's mission…NMPF Submits H-2A Visa Request to USDA
Published April 10, 2020
The National Milk Producers Federation is asking the USDA and Labor Department to accept and approve H-2A visa applications from dairy farmers, offering temporary immigrant farm worker employment up to 364 days. In a letter, NMPF President and CEO Jim…