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ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update
Published September 6, 2019
Potatoes grown in the Red River Valley are transformed into homemade lefse. Hear from Charlotte Landsem of Edmore, North Dakota in the latest North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update.Wells Fargo Announces Agribusiness Group
Published September 6, 2019
Wells Fargo has formed a food, beverage and agribusiness group within its commercial banking division. Jacquie Fredericks will lead the agribusiness division for the central region, which includes Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Fredericks previously worked for CoBank.Lawsuit Filed Against ADM
Published September 6, 2019
An energy trading firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland, claiming ADM manipulated the cash ethanol price. AOT Holdings is seeking damages of up to $6.3 million.Saltro Fungicide Approved
Published September 6, 2019
Syngenta has received federal registration for its Saltro fungicide seed treatment. Saltro has been formulated to provide protection against Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans without causing stress to the plant. This new product will be available for the 2020 growing…Sunflowers Should Make it the Finish Line
Published September 6, 2019
Crop maturity remains a concern for corn and soybeans. Crookston farmer Kevin Capistran does not have those same worries for his sunflower crop. "Sunflowers don't frost off at 32 degrees and it seems like we're not that far from the…Promoting Food Grade Soybeans
Published September 6, 2019
Twenty-three Japanese natto soybean buyers spent the past week in Fargo, touring soybean plots and visiting food-grade soybean plants. Natto bean suppliers from North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Arkansas and Ohio also participated in the meetings. Natto is a popular Japanese…Despite Trade Skirmish, Pork Exports Break Records
Published September 6, 2019
U.S. pork exports were record large in July. At more than 233 metric tons, pork exports were up 32 percent from one year ago. Exports to China and Hong Kong reached a record $152.5 million in value. Mexico and Japan…Bayer Launches Mental Health Resources
Published September 5, 2019
A new list of resources is bringing mental health awareness to farmers and ranchers in rural communities. Bayer SeedGrowth U.S. Marketing Manager A.J. Hohmann says the “Farm State of Mind” initiative provides a solution to farmers outside of the field.…Falling Numbers Continue to Fall
Published September 5, 2019
It’s been a wet end to summer and temperatures are remaining unseasonably cool. This combination has put spring wheat harvest behind the average pace. For some of the wheat, rain over Labor Day weekend meant, yet again, another harvest delay.…