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Sunflower Harvest Coming Earlier Than Normal

Published September 11, 2026

>Sunflower harvest is approaching earlier than normal across parts of the Northern Plains. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says hot, dry weather has accelerated crop development. “We're probably about a week, maybe in some cases ten days ahead…
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Half of a Normal Crop

Published September 11, 2026

Sugarbeet pre-pile harvest is underway. Near Climax, Minnesota, Ben Larson says the sugar content is good, but the tonnage is disappointing. The dry weather during July and August took a toll on the crop. With his pre-pile harvest, the tonnage was…
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Recent Moisture and the Disease Risk

Published September 11, 2026

At Hoople, North Dakota, John Ostenrud says the dry conditions helped keep disease concerns relatively low in his sugarbeets. “Maybe now here in October we're a little bit more concerned as it's been wet and dewy in the mornings,” Ostenrud said.
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Dairy and Agriculture in Focus for U.S. Trade

Published September 11, 2026

Dairy remains part of the U.S. Canada trade dispute, with some Canadian dairy products and other goods facing a ban beginning September 29. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says access to Canada's dairy market has been a longstanding concern. “Since…
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Higher Interest Costs Add Pressure to Farm Credit

Published September 11, 2026

Higher interest costs are adding pressure to the farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Faith Parum says access to credit remains essential because of the amount of money farmers need before a crop generates income. “Farming is obviously a…
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Too Late to Help This Year’s Crop

Published September 11, 2026

Recent rainfall brought welcome moisture to northwest Minnesota, but Norman County farmer Corey Hanson said it came too late to help much of this year’s crop. His farm received more rain in the past ten days than during the previous…
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USDA Report Could Bring Grain Market Volatility

Published September 11, 2026

Grain markets are bracing for increased volatility ahead of USDA’s Friday crop report. Ag Bull Trading market analyst Tommy Grisafi said updated corn and soybean yield estimates will be closely watched as harvest begins. “If the USDA stays above 180,…
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U.S. Beef Builds Relationships in Japan

Published September 11, 2026

U.S. cattle producers were in Japan this past week working to strengthen demand for American beef. North Dakota rancher and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federation Division Chair Travis Maddock was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trade mission. “Our…
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Agriculture Needs Better Storytelling

Published September 11, 2026

Facts alone may not be enough to change minds about agriculture. Communication strategist Vance Crowe, speaking Thursday at the Next 5 Years Conference in Fargo, said farmers and the agriculture industry need to become better storytellers. “I make the case…
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