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MN Turkey Producers On High Alert
Published February 9, 2022
The top turkey producing state in the country is on high alert after getting news of Indiana’s confirmed avian influenza cases. "As we saw this developing in Nova Scotia, there were positive birds in a flock in the Carolinas and…SD Soybean Processors to Build Third Processing Plant
Published February 9, 2022
The South Dakota Soybean Processors will build a new soy and sunflower processing facility south of Mitchell, South Dakota. CEO Tom Kersting says the plant’s been in the works for the last few years. "We need approvals, permitting and things…Input Costs Expected to Remain High
Published February 9, 2022
Nearly all farm expenses are projected to be up over last year. "The question is will they come down in 2023 and I would say fertilizer may, but the other costs are not likely to," said Gary Schnitkey, economist, University…Farm Economic Conditions Strengthen in Q4
Published February 9, 2022
According to the latest ag bulletin from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the index of agricultural prices for the fourth quarter rose to its highest level in nearly ten years. In addition to strong commodity prices, the report…U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 Set Record
Published February 8, 2022
According to final trade data published by the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. farm and food product exports totaled $177 billion in 2021. That’s an 18 percent increase from 2020. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it breaks the previous export record.…Corn Wet Mill Development Agreement Pending After Second Review
Published February 8, 2022
There are many questions as the Grand Forks City Council reviews a development agreement for a corn wet mill. Grand Forks City Administrator Todd Feland says some of those questions may not be answered until there is a development agreement…Ag Committee Reviews Plant-Based Grant Proposal
Published February 8, 2022
A bill creating a $2 million pilot grant program to develop a plant-based agriculture industry has been laid over by the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. "Public research funded by this state will help ensure that this industry stays at home…Cattle Producers May Get Disaster Aid Before Crop Producers
Published February 7, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is glad to see USDA implementing disaster aid for the cattle producers trying to recover from the drought. The first phase of payments is expected in March. "That $750 million and at least the first…Double Check When Using NDSU Nitrogen Calculators
Published February 7, 2022
If you are using NDSU Extension’s nitrogen calculators, Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says double check crop and fertilizer prices. Confection sunflower contracts are currently greater than the maximum value of 30 cents per pound option included in the sunflower…