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Drought Pushes Cattle Numbers to Auction
Published September 3, 2021
In a typical year, Bagley Livestock Exchange only has limited sales activity during the summer months. Billy Bushelle, who co-owns the auction market, says the drought brought more cattle to barn this summer. "We sold a lot of feeder calves…This is a Demand Market
Published September 2, 2021
The Gulf region is without power and the focus is on recovery, which has pressured the grain markets. Speaking at the Peterson Farms Seed field day, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says this is a short-term issue. "We're…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published September 2, 2021
It may be late in the growing season, but the recent rain will still benefit the crop. Page Seed and Agronomy co-owner Paige Elsner says that’s especially true for the corn. "The corn plant uses 30 percent of its water…Peterson Farms Seed Hosts Annual Field Day
Published September 1, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed President Carl Peterson says the goal of the annual field day is "to provide ideas that could boost yield on the farm." Peterson believes biologicals will have a big role in farming in the future. "There are…Cattle Deaths, Bale Fires Being Criminally Investigated in Stutsman County, ND
Published September 1, 2021
A North Dakota rancher was making his normal rounds, checking pastures on July 27th when he came upon a horrific scene – more than 40 percent of the cattle were dead. In a press conference Wednesday, Stutsman County Sherriff’s Department…USDA to Review Acreage Estimates Sooner for Some Crops
Published September 1, 2021
The National Agricultural Statistics is taking extra steps to review acreage estimates for corn, soybeans, sugarbeets and four other crops. Surveys, satellite-based data and the latest information from the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency are being considered. If…NCBA Condemns Court Ruling That Vacates Navigable Waters Rule
Published September 1, 2021
The latest chapter in wetlands policy is resulting in more uncertainty for farmers and ranchers. A federal court in Arizona struck down the Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was implemented last year. "The 2015 WOTUS rule is no longer on…More Acres to Capitalize on Higher Prices
Published September 1, 2021
According to a Farm Futures magazine survey, farmers plan to increase corn, soybean and wheat acreage next year. Corn plantings for 2022 are forecast at 94.3 million acres, up 1.7 percent from this year. Soybean acreage is estimated at 90.8…Possible Tax Change Seen as a Burden for Agriculture
Published September 1, 2021
The House delayed a vote on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill until the end of this month to focus on the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms in southeastern South Dakota, said the…