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Global Factors at Play in the Nitrogen Market
Published July 24, 2022
As farmers consider fall fertilizer purchases, several global factors continue to weigh on costs. Nutrien Ag Solutions Chief Economist Jason Newton says seasonality is a big factor for nitrogen fertilizer. "Nitrogen prices globally are expected to decline going into the…Oversight Sought for Gates Farmland Purchase
Published July 21, 2022
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson wants Microsoft founder Bill Gates to testify before the House Agriculture Committee. Gates is the largest owner of farmland nationwide and made headlines with a recent purchase of 2,000 acres of North Dakota farmland from…LIP Payment Rates Adjusted
Published July 21, 2022
USDA updated payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said this will provide more help for ranchers. "In essence, it increases the reimbursement they'll get for calves they lost in the blizzard last spring from…Responding to Climate Emergency
Published July 21, 2022
President Joe Biden is prepared to use his executive powers to address climate change. Speaking at an event promoting wind energy, Biden said climate change "is an emergency." The president said formal action will be taken within a matter of…Ranchers Needed Relief Program This Year
Published July 21, 2022
The revised payment rates for the Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) are a big deal for North Dakota livestock producers who lost animals in the spring blizzard. That includes North Dakota Stockmen's Association President Jeff Schafer. "We always…Grasshoppers are Back
Published July 20, 2022
Grasshopper populations are starting to build in portions of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says it’s not as bad as last year. "We had a lot of grasshoppers at the end of last year. and they all…MPCA Publishes Draft Assessment of Epitome Energy Project
Published July 19, 2022
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released the draft Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant in Crookston, Minnesota. The project impacts two wetlands on the site, but no public surface waters are near. The assessment says…Crop Scouts to Evaluate HRSW Crop
Published July 19, 2022
The Wheat Quality Council’s Spring Wheat Tour will cover routes in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. While crop scouts will survey crop conditions, WQC Executive Director Dave Green sees the tour as an educational experience for tour participants. "We…A Promising ND Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 19, 2022
North Dakota's winter wheat harvest has started. "It's a promising crop; I expect it to be above average this year," said John Weinand, who farms at Hazen. "The only issue we had within wheat are small areas of the field…