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Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…Late Start Expected to Influence Acreage Mix
Published April 21, 2022
Planting delays will likely mean less corn and spring wheat. "That's what the market is thinking," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "Farmers want to know how long it will take for the snow to melt. Is…FBI Warning for Farm Co-ops
Published April 21, 2022
The FBI is warning farm cooperatives about possible ransomware attacks during planting and harvest. The alert said cyber-criminals may hack into farm co-ops to mess up their business and potentially impact the food supply chain. The FBI said multiple ransomware…Planting Put on Hold
Published April 20, 2022
In parts of western North Dakota, the April snowstorms were measured in feet, not inches. "If I can say anything good about it, there was quite a bit of water in the snow, maybe up to two inches of liquid…Avian Influenza Taking a Toll
Published April 20, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hosted a HPAI roundtable discussion in Willmar. A coordinated state and federal response team is there dealing with the state’s outbreak. "We've met with folks at the command center. They're working long hours, seven days a…SHIP IT Act Introduced
Published April 19, 2022
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach and Florida Representative Byron Donalds have introduced legislation to reduce the supply chain backlog. This bill calls for the modernization of the ports and a waiver to allow individuals younger than 21 to qualify for commercial…Mid-Term Elections May Shake Things Up
Published April 18, 2022
It is a mid-term election year. All of the 435 seats in the House and 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for a vote. The outcome of these elections will impact the future of agricultural policy,…Inflation Impacts Agriculture
Published April 18, 2022
At 8.5 percent, the general inflation rate is at its highest level in years, but Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson thinks the inflation rate for production agriculture is much higher. "When you're talking about doubling…Ships Stranded at Shanghai
Published April 18, 2022
Shanghai’s COVID lockdown is now in its third week. The Shanghai port is the largest in the world for container shipping, amplifying the supply chain problems worldwide. A plan to restart business activity has been announced. Last week, it was…