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NDSU Extension Hires New Soybean Specialist
Published December 5, 2023
Wade Webster has joined NDSU Extension as a soybean specialist. Webster is an Iowa native who was at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his doctorate with a focus on white mold and sclerotina stem rot in soybeans.Township Officers Explore Animal Agriculture Opportunities
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood and North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins briefed members of the North Dakota Township Officers Association Annual Convention in Bismarck this past week. Following the last legislative session, there are…War Risk Premiums Add to Shipping Cost
Published December 4, 2023
Following attacks on three commercial ships on the Red Sea, war risk insurance premiums have risen for ships travelling in the area. The Baltic and International Maritime Council head of safety and security Jakob Larsen told Reuters that Yemen’s Houthi…Burgum Drops Out of Presidential Race
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has suspended his presidential campaign. Burgum highlighted his rural, small-town values throughout the campaign, but failed to get much traction in the national polls.A Self-Repair Option from Deere
Published December 4, 2023
John Deere is making a new enhanced self-repair solution available. Initially, this will be made available through Deere’s equipment mobile app and will allow customers to remotely download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on compatible 4G-connected John Deere…Casselton Crush Plant is on Schedule for 2024 Production
Published December 4, 2023
Construction is on schedule for the new soybean crush facility at Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors Commercial Manager Bill McBee says the crush plant could start taking old crop beans as early as July of 2024. “We’ll hopefully…What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published December 4, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says gold and the Dow are strong going into the end of the years. "I think there is some comfort about…Donaldson Joins RRFN Staff
Published December 4, 2023
The Red River Farm Network announces the addition of Tyler Donaldson to its farm broadcast team. “We’re proud to welcome Tyler to the Red River Farm Network team,” said Don Wick, president, Red River Farm Network. “Tyler has the attitude and…Frustration with Congress
Published December 4, 2023
In his address to the South Dakota Farmers Union, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew acknowledged the public’s frustration with Congress. "I am one of the first to say it's not always a bad thing when Congress can't do something because…