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What’s the End Goal?
Published April 6, 2024
The Canadian Pacific Railway decision impacts several grain elevators in North Dakota. State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is in conversation with the CP to help the company understand the implications of this decision, but there are no guarantees. "It is…Farm Bill Advocacy
Published April 5, 2024
National Association of Wheat Growers President Keef Felty continues to focus on the farm bill with crop insurance being the primary concern. "Keeping it whole and functional because it is the cornerstone of our safety net in production agriculture so…Wheat Leaders Tour ND Mill
Published April 5, 2024
During the third phase of the Bayer Leadership Program, wheat industry leaders toured the North Dakota Mill. The participants include leaders of the National Association of Wheat Growers and the National Wheat Foundation. "This group this week has been officers…Drought Conditions Improving in Much of Midwest
Published April 5, 2024
Drought conditions are declining in corn and soybean crop areas. "Less than a quarter of corn and soybean production areas are currently in drought, 24 percent of corn crop and 22 percent of soybean," said Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. "Both…Wheat Yield Contest Winter Wheat Deadline Drawing Near
Published April 5, 2024
The National Wheat Foundation's Wheat Yield 2024 Contest is underway for winter wheat with a deadline of May 15th. Foundation Chairman Bernard Peterson says that the contest is important not only for tracking yield results but testing wheat quality…Grand Farm Innovation Shop Scheduled to Open in June
Published April 5, 2024
The first building of Grand Farm's Innovation Campus is set to host its grand opening in Cassleton, North Dakota on June 10. The Innovation Shop is the first step in Grand Farm's Smart Farm."It's really a place to focus all…Sharing Information Helps All
Published April 5, 2024
Information is a tool that fits alongside those a farmer uses in the field. The sharing of information between farmers and researchers can help boost everyone in the industry and is something that GDM Seeds Regional Account Manager Adam Spelhaug…Logistical Issues for Spring Fertilizer Run
Published April 5, 2024
Global fertilizer prices are beginning to soften slightly. However, StoneX Director of Fertilizer, Josh Linville says that is not the case in the U.S. as spring demand picks up. Logistics is a big issue. "Coming into this spring season, there's a lot…Corn is Still in the Bin
Published April 5, 2024
Farmers are still holding on to 2023 corn. "Because of the lower prices, farmers have not been as aggressive in selling their corn," said Frayne Olson, crops economist, NDSU Extension. "When I go out for meetings and discussions with farm…