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Drought Conditions Increase Slightly in MN and SD
Published June 17, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across much of the Northern Plains. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, in Minnesota, severe drought is expanding slightly, now including Polk and Norman counties. For South Dakota, moderate to extreme drought categories are…ADM to Start Work on New Soybean Crush Facility Late June
Published June 17, 2021
On Wednesday, Archer Daniels Midland met with local farmers and the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation to discuss a new soybean crush facility in Spiritwood. ADM is retrofitting a former Cargill Malt plant. "We plan to start some demo work by the…Fed Offers Insight Into Interest Rates
Published June 17, 2021
As the economy recovers from the pandemic and inflation increases, interest rates are expected to go up. After a two-day policy meeting, 13 of the 18 Federal Reserve Board officials said they expect short-term interest rates to increase by the…USDA to Disperse Biofuels, Livestock COVID Relief
Published June 15, 2021
In March, USDA announced $6 billion in available funds through pandemic assistance for new programs or existing efforts. Within the next 60 days, USDA will be implementing those funds. This includes $700 million for biofuels producers, $400 million for a…Texas A&M Study Looks at Impact of Tax Law Changes
Published June 15, 2021
A study conducted by the Texas A&M Agriculture Food and Policy Center considers how proposed changes in the current tax law would impact agriculture. More farms and ranches would pay more in taxes. Using a database of 94 farms across…Burgum Hears from ND Farmers and Ranchers About Drought
Published June 15, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum met with agriculture groups in the Red River Valley on Monday afternoon to hear more about the dry conditions. The governor has already declared a statewide drought disaster, and there are drought resources available from…Eastern North Dakota Producers Voice Dry Condition Concerns
Published June 15, 2021
The far eastern portion of North Dakota may not be in extreme drought, but conditions are severe for Lamoure County, North Dakota farmer Kasey Bitz. "Livestock producers are counting hay supplies and silage piles, wondering when they'll get back to…CRP Signup Deadline Established
Published June 15, 2021
USDA has set a July 23rd deadline for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program general signup. In addition, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications for the CRP Grasslands program from July 12-to-August 20. USDA is including a Climate-Smart Practice…RRFN Reporter Roundtable
Published June 14, 2021
Each week, the Red River Farm Network team of farm broadcasters bring you the latest news headlines in agriculture during the Red River Farm Network's Reporter Roundtable. This week's topics include crop conditions, heavy rains during a drought, WOTUS and…