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Farming for the Future
Published October 17, 2023
With climate smart agriculture initiatives moving forward at the state and federal levels, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide timely information about these complicated issues. Clean…All Acres Approved for SMBSC Campaign
Published October 17, 2023
The decision has been made and Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative growers will be able to harvest 100 percent of their planted acreage. Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius said growers are making good harvest progress. "We got about two-thirds…SD Corn Comments
Published October 17, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, East River Electric Power Cooperative Chief Operations Officer Chris Studer talks about powerline safety during this harvest season.Thirsty Soils Soak Up Recent Rains
Published October 17, 2023
At Wendell, Minnesota, Reid Bonrud had a very dry growing season. “A couple weeks ago, we got the whole summer’s worth of rain in one shot. We got a little over six inches; it was amazing, there was almost no…Land Values May Level Out
Published October 17, 2023
NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman said land may not be as attractive of an investment with what is happening with interest rates and cash rent. Other investments are getting more interest. “CDs and things like that haven’t really…A Strong Cash Position
Published October 17, 2023
During the NDSU Extension Outlook Conference for Agricultural Lenders, expansion was part of the discussion. Crops Economist Frayne Olson said farmers are in a strong cash position and seem to be in growth mode. “There’s going to be really stiff…Farmers Union Insurance Announces WRC Agency Acquisition
Published October 17, 2023
Insural Insurance Solutions, which is part of North Dakota-based Farmers Union Insurance, is expanding. An agreement is in place to purchase WRC Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wisconsin Reinsurance Corporation. The acquisition is expected to be completed by November…Crookston Company Awarded USDA Grant
Published October 17, 2023
USDA has awarded nearly $53 million in awards under its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Seventeen projects will be funded including Northstar Lime of Crookston. The $4.4 million grant will allow Northstar Lime to expand its business to include the manufacturing…Flexible Fuel-vs-EVs
Published October 17, 2023
The National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and Renewable Fuels Association filed comments with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed fuel economy standards. The farm groups are asking NHTSA to support incentives for flexible-fuel vehicles that…