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Federal Grant Awarded for Railroad Improvements
Published September 26, 2023
The North Dakota congressional delegation has announced a $12 million federal grant for an improved rail line to serve the new soybean crush plant at Casselton. The money is going to the Red River Valley and Western Railroad Company for…Data Drives Quality for Peterson Farms Seed
Published September 25, 2023
Research builds quality product. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson joins us to talk about the evolution of their research program across the state. Click here to hear more.RFA Encourages GREET Model for Aviation Fuel Standards
Published September 25, 2023
The Biden Administration is expected to make a ruling to determine whether the GREET (Greenhouse Gasses, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation) or ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) model will be used to determine the effectiveness of fuel sources…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 25, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the market is going into a quiet mode, but soybeans and wheat exports are weighing down the market.Government Shutdown Likely
Published September 23, 2023
While a shutdown is looming, a stalemate remains in place in the House over a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Weekend votes were expected, but House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent lawmakers home Thursday. There was little hope to…MARL Leader Passes
Published September 23, 2023
Funeral services were held Friday in New Prague for Mike Liepold. Liepold, 61, was a program leader for the Minnesota Agricultural Leadership Program helping to create the program in 2000. Liepold spent 34 years as an Extension Educator with the…Government Shutdown Would Influence Markets
Published September 22, 2023
The threat of a government shutdown is not positive news for the markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi cites the USDA crop report that is coming out in October. "That could get delayed and once that data gets…Canola Taking Time to Dry Down
Published September 22, 2023
Canola harvest has been slower than usual this year in the Rolla, North Dakota area. Tim Mickelson says the drydown has been the issue. "The desiccated stuff is taking 14 days when it should take nine-to-ten days to dry off."…Small Grain Harvest Winding Down
Published September 22, 2023
The small grain harvest is nearly done in the Minot area. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Hunter Schreiner said most yields were better than expected. "A lot of guys were surprised with how it ended up, but one downside was the…