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August is Coming in Hot
Published August 1, 2022
High temperatures will reach into the upper 80s, 90s and a few 100-degree readings across the Red River Farm Network listening area this week. Tomorrow will be extremely hot. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says La Nina…Farmfest is Happening This Week
Published August 1, 2022
Farmfest is known for numerous farm policy educational forums. This year’s line-up includes an ag outlook forum and a discussion about the 2023 Farm Bill. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse, the educational forum coordinator for Farmfest, has more…Black Sea Shipment Considered Bearish
Published August 1, 2022
The markets are reacting as the first shipment of grain makes its way out of Ukraine. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi sees this as a major development. "Assuming they leave safely, that's very bearish the the markets," said…First Shipment Moves Out of Odesa
Published August 1, 2022
A ship carrying Ukrainian grain left the Port of Odesa for the first time since the Russian invasion. The ship is carrying more than 26,000 tons of corn and is expected to arrive in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday for inspection.…Dramatic Demand Increase for Strip-Till Equipment
Published July 31, 2022
Environmental Tillage Systems-Soil Warrior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Brent Brueland says ETS has seen very good interest. "In the eight years I've been involved in manufacturing, we've probably had a 400 percent increase in interest, just by the…A Glimpse into Fall Fertilizer Demand
Published July 31, 2022
Northern Plains farmers are starting to take a closer look at fall fertilizer options. According to West Central Ag Services Senior Sales and Supply Manager Rick Walker, there's interest in fall nitrogen. A few farmers already booked at least half…Agriculture Included in Inflation/Climate Bill
Published July 31, 2022
The agreement between West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer will likely bring the so-called Inflation Reduction Act to a vote late this week. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says this development is shocking. "I…Peterson Farms Seed and Equinom Partner in Plant-Based Foods
Published July 30, 2022
Peterson Farms Seed and Equinom have entered into a long-term collaboration to produce identity-preserved seeds of ultra-high protein yellow peas. The Equinom yellow pea varieties will be the foundation of minimally processed pea-protein ingredients and used in food applications. Peterson…No End in Sight to Ukrainian Agriculture Crisis
Published July 29, 2022
Due to a lack of resources, Ukrainian farmers planted significantly less corn this year. At the same time, spring wheat seedings inceased significantly. Roman Grynyshyn estimates winter crops, such as winter wheat and canola, will be only 15-to-20 percent of…