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Reference Prices Need Attention
Published June 30, 2023
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Soybean Association are asking Congress to update reference prices in the next farm bill. The reference prices are currently $3.70 per bushel for corn and $8.40 per bushel for soybeans, far…More Interest Rate Hikes Expected
Published June 30, 2023
The first quarter real gross domestic product increased by two percent. That’s far better than the 1.4 percent expected by industry analysts. In a separate report, the Labor Department said the initial jobless claims for the week ending June 24…Finding Value in Feeding Cattle
Published June 29, 2023
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association hosted its feedlot tour near Wing and Goodrich Tuesday. Chairman Alan Heim said the NDSA Feeder Council does its best to represent the cattle feeding industry. "There's been some growth in feedlots in the state…Hit or Miss Crops
Published June 29, 2023
In the Roseau, Minnesota area, Richard Magnusson is looking a crop that differs based on the fields that caught a rain and those that didn't. "Rains have been very spotty. Some spots have been in severe drought and the crops…Practical Experience Gained on E-Tour
Published June 29, 2023
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour was based out of the Williston area this year. "This is our 29th year hosting the tour," said Ed Kessel, president, NDGGA. "We looked at a broad spectrum of things on what it…Hot Days Took the Top End Off of the Yields
Published June 29, 2023
In the Aneta, North Dakota area, Fred Lukens is spraying soybeans. "Things are in pretty good shape, but on the Tuesday before the rain it was 95 degrees and 25 mile-an-hour winds and the crops were just wilting." Lukens says…Rain Varies Across North Dakota
Published June 29, 2023
M-R Consulting Owner Mark Ramsey says the crops in far northeastern North Dakota fared better than a little further south from heavy weekend rains. "We got exactly what we were looking for; 1-1.5 inches." Heavy rains in the St. Thomas…Too Much
Published June 29, 2023
Most farmers are grateful for the rains that came through just over a week ago, but some areas received too much water. "We got between 7.5-to-8 inches of rain, so everything is a little soggy," said Taylor Ketterling, who farms…Beans in a Bathtub
Published June 29, 2023
Before the recent rain, dry edible beans were under stress. Kelley Bean Company Regional Manager John Bartsch says last week's moisture was timed perfectly. According to Bartsch, most dry bean fields are in perfect condition with the exception being in…