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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…The Volatile Fertilizer Prices Will Stick Around
Published February 7, 2022
Last week, the price of anhydrous reached an all-time high while urea prices declined. CHS Hedging Director of Producer Brokerage Kent Beadle says there are still many factors contributing to the volatile prices. "Urea prices dropped as much as $200…Making the Right Farm Program Decisions for Your Farm
Published February 7, 2022
NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Farm Service Agency hosted an Agricultural Risk Coverage/Price Loss Coverage and a Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program webinar last Thursday. NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen demonstrated two farm program calculators available through…What Does Russia-Ukraine Dispute Mean for U.S. Wheat?
Published February 4, 2022
The uncertainty between Russia and Ukraine has local wheat growers curious about possible market impacts. Russia is the largest wheat exporter and Ukraine is the third largest in the world. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said it’s very…Navigating Farm Policy in 2022
Published February 4, 2022
The past year was a time of significant change for farm policy. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says there is a lot of work to do. "How do the disruptions impact the domestic sugar industry and…Drought Relief is Top Priority
Published February 4, 2022
A drought relief package was proposed late last summer, but Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders were unable to come to terms on a special session. With the regular session underway, House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Sundin said drought…Seeking First Overhaul of Grain Shipping Regs in 20 Years
Published February 4, 2022
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and South Dakota Senator John Thune have introduced legislation to update regulations for the grain shipping industry. This bill would require ocean carriers to certify that demurrage or late fees comply with federal regulations. It prevents…USDA Provides Details on 2020 and 2021 Livestock Disaster Relief
Published February 3, 2022
USDA updated farmers and ranchers about the upcoming disaster assistance for 2020 and 2021 during the Cattle Industry Convention in Houston, Texas. The $10 billion in disaster relief passed in a continuing resolution last September includes $750 million specifically for…