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Big Iron Farm Show Begins Tuesday
Published September 10, 2023
The 43rd edition of the Big Iron Farm Show will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in West Fargo. Hundreds of ag companies will be showcasing their latest products and technology. Field demonstrations and a Wednesday night concert with country…Relationships Nurtured Through NASDA
Published September 10, 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming for its annual meeting. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is wrapping up his time as president of the Midwestern regional association. Petersen sees value in the relationships…NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization
Published September 9, 2023
Incoming National Milk Producers Federation President/CEO Gregg Doud began his work this past week as the organization’s chief operating officer. Doud will be in the COO role until current NMPF President/CEO Jim Mulhern retires in January. The dairy group has…Ag Law and Taxes to be Discussed at Big Iron
Published September 9, 2023
The Supreme Court made a couple significant rulings dealing with agriculture this year. One was the Sackett case dealing with wetlands and Waters of the United States. The other big case was the Proposition 12 decision. Washburn Professor of Agricultural…Soybean Harvest Right Around the Corner
Published September 8, 2023
Chris Brossart wrapped up the small grain harvest near Wolfard, North Dakota and is waiting on soybeans and canola. "Barley was better than expected and right around an average yield." Soybean harvest isn’t far off for Brossart. "We actually combined…Making the Bad, Worse; SCN
Published September 8, 2023
NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell spoke at the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day and explained that Soybean Cyst Nematode can make other soybean diseases much worse. “We’ve probably had brown stem rot in North Dakota for quite a few…El Nino Unlikely to Impact ’24 U.S. Growing Season
Published September 8, 2023
After three years with La Nina, the world is transitioning to an El Nino. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison expects the El Nino to be a quick burst over the winter months. "By next summer, it is highly…July Beef Exports Decline, Pork on Record Pace
Published September 8, 2023
U.S. beef exports took a step backward in July, down 18 percent from one year ago. Beef sales to the top three markets for U.S. beef, which are South Korea, Japan and China, are below the large totals from one…FAO: August Food Prices Decline
Published September 8, 2023
World food prices fell to a two-year low in August. The Food and Agriculture Organization Price Index tracks most globally traded food commodities. The index cited a drop in prices for dairy products, vegetable oils, meat and cereals.