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NDCGA Continues to Push Farm Bill Priorities
Published November 27, 2023
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association want the farm bill to be signed in early 2024. “Next year being an election year, you never know how that can impact policy,” said Brenda Elmer, executive director. Budgets will have a major…Telling Your Own Animal Agriculture Story
Published November 26, 2023
Animal rights activist groups are skilled at using pressure campaigns to push their agenda. “The target really feels that they have no other choice but to do what these organizations are saying,” explained Emily Ellis, communications manager, Animal Agriculture Alliance.…MN Farmer Among Best of the Best
Published November 26, 2023
DTN/Progressive Farmer has named Rachel Arneson of Halstad, Minnesota as one of its Best Young Farmers and Ranchers. The award focuses on farmers with a strong business plan and focus on innovation. “As farmers, we always have to be learning…A Pragmatic Customer
Published November 26, 2023
There is tension between the U.S. and China, but Rabobank Global Strategist Stephen Nicholson continues to see potential. The recent soybean sales provide that hope. “China is pragmatic. We had cheap soybeans, so they came to get them.” A big…Renewable Fuels Industry Expects to Grow
Published November 26, 2023
The Renewable Fuels Association is continuing to seek a permanent solution to year-round E15 use. “We’ve been warned by the administration to not bank on having another round of emergency waivers next summer so the legislative fix is top priority,”…A Milestone for the SD Cattlemen’s Association
Published November 26, 2023
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary convention and trade show Tuesday and Wednesday in Watertown. SDCA President Eric Jennings expects the resolutions concerning eminent domain and carbon pipelines to generate a lot of conversation. “Even though…Time for Fall Fieldwork
Published November 26, 2023
With harvest finishing up, Drew Courtney is pleased to be getting other fieldwork done near Oakes, North Dakota. “Most of the tillage work is getting wrapped up and a lot of fertilizer got done. People are going to be happy…Analyzing Field Data
Published November 26, 2023
This is the time to look closely at yield maps and start making plans for 2024. According to AgriGold agronomist Chris Ouzts, this data can provide insight not seen from the cab of the combine. “You have so many layers…A Changing Dairy Market
Published November 26, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan is seeing a fundamental shift in the U.S. dairy markets. “There’s been so much construction of cheese plants, it’s led to an ample supply of cheese.” Outside of Mexico, export demand for…