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Every Year is Different in Farming
Published April 26, 2022
Compared to last year, there has been a one-month delay for planting in the region. "Last year was super dry with no moisture and the ground was powder," said Jason Hanson, agronomist, Rock n' Roll Agronomy. "Do you want that…Tight Planting Window
Published April 26, 2022
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner is forecasting a warm-up this week in North Dakota and Minnesota. "The big concern I have is if the window of opportunity for drying down and firming the soil be long enough…NDSA and NDSF Kick Off Disaster Relief Fund
Published April 26, 2022
After a catastrophic drought, North Dakota ranchers are now recovering from back-to-back blizzards. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation President Dan Rorvig, a disaster relief fund has been launched to provide a helping hand. "The North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation has…Rail Freight Backed Up for Weeks
Published April 25, 2022
North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the rail situation is as difficult as it has been in many years. Freight is typically backed up four-to-six weeks. "If you're a shipper and you've made a sale…Mother Nature is in Control
Published April 25, 2022
The Red River at Thompson, North Dakota faced severe flash flooding Saturday. For the month of April, Brian Tweten has had nine inches of rain in the gauge at the farm. "The frost hasn't come completely out of the ground…Major Flooding
Published April 25, 2022
Excessive rainfall and ongoing snowmelt has resulted in widespread overland flooding of the Red River. According to the National Weather Service. the Crookston and Warren, Minnesota areas are preparing for the potential of record flooding. Major flooding is anticipated at…MN FFA Welcomes Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Published April 24, 2022
Ron Sommers is a former ag teacher who went onto a long career with Pioneer Seed. Sommers said FFA members are great prospects for employers. "They bring a work ethic and having that knowledge in agriculture is certainly going to…Rail Service Will Be Reviewed at STB Hearing
Published April 22, 2022
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Surface Transportation Board will take testimony on rail carrier service problems. In late March, the National Grain and Feed Association sent a letter to the STB saying its members have not been able to purchase…Resilient Ranchers
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU McLean County Extension Agent Sarah Bedgar says there are still drought concerns after this past week's snow. "There were such high winds that the snow got caught up in ditches, tree rows and draws while the high points are…