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ND PUC Denies Pipeline Permit
Published August 7, 2023
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has denied a siting permit for the Summit Carbon Solutions Midwest Carbon Express Pipeline. This proposed pipeline would take carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa and…Drought Opens CRP for Haying and Grazing
Published August 7, 2023
Twenty-five North Dakota counties are now eligible for emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres. The eligible counties have either been in D2 drought for at least one week, but less than eight consecutive weeks or approved by…Farmland Values Hold Firm
Published August 7, 2023
According to a new report from USDA, Minnesota farmland values are averaging $6,820 per acre, up seven percent from last year. Farm real estate values in South Dakota is averaging $2,920 per acre, up 12 percent. In North Dakota, farmland…Boozman in ND for Farm Bill Roundtable
Published August 7, 2023
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer and Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman will participate in a farm bill roundtable discussion this morning in Fargo. The current farm law expires at the end of September and an extension is widely…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 7, 2023
The cattle market continues to deliver bullish results to the marketplace. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says wheat is focused on harvest and the escalation of…USB Invests in New Products
Published August 7, 2023
The United Soybean Board continues to look for new uses for products made from soybeans. USB director Lawrence Sukalski, who farms at Fairmont, Minnesota, says the projects include heating oil. “More and more states are making mandates for five and…Switching to Strip Till
Published August 6, 2023
ETS/Soil Warrior Regional Sales Manager Tanner Schuldt says the return-on-investment is a major driver when transitioning to strip tillage. "A lot goes into that equation, but they're getting benefits in soil health, wind protection, soil irrigation, warming characteristics and more."…NDSU Updates Infrastructure
Published August 6, 2023
NDSU Vice President of Agricultural Affairs Gerg Lardy says the Oakes Irrigation Research Site has a lot of unique research happening in irrigation. "It allows us to do irrigation research on a lot of high-value crops, crop rotations, and plant…Hopeful for an Average Crop
Published August 6, 2023
The small grain harvest is getting started in the Elbow Lake, Minnesota area. Scott Swenson says a few of his neighbors are combining wheat west of town. "They missed a few rains, so the wheat is kind of burnt up.…