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No-Till Practices Help with Moisture in Extremely Dry Conditions
Published May 3, 2021
It’s extremely dry in western North Dakota, but that’s not keeping Minot, North Dakota farmer Pat Murphy from seeding spring wheat. "We're planting spring wheat right now, probably an inch or inch and a half into the soil. For the…Finding an Infrastructure Compromise
Published May 3, 2021
According to South Dakota Senator John Thune, Republicans are open to a compromise on infrastructure if Democrats are willing to move forward on an infrastructure-only bill. Thune says there are many non-infrastructure details included in President Biden’s more than $2…American Crystal Sugar Company Planting at Halfway Point
Published May 3, 2021
American Crystal Sugar Company sugarbeet growers are at the halfway point for planting. General agronomist Joe Hastings expects quick planting progress going forward. "Right now, if it's fit to go, you plant. It will warm up and it's the end…MN Legislature Begins Conference Committee Meetings
Published May 3, 2021
Minnesota lawmakers have two weeks left of the session to work out the budget. Conference committee work begins on Monday for 10 budget bills. Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven said a global agreement must be met on spending. "There has to…Grain Prices Cause Acreage Shifts in Northwest MN
Published April 30, 2021
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says farmers are changing up what they're going to plant in northwest Minnesota. "With our family seed company, wheat sales are down from the last few years. I think…Dry Conditions in Brazil Impacting Safrinha Corn Crop
Published April 30, 2021
According to Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier, some areas of Brazil’s second crop corn have enough moisture for pollination, but the majority is dry. "I think the rainy season is over. Every week now that it stays dry,…Grain Trade Ends the Week Higher on End of Month Trading
Published April 30, 2021
Friday's market action was all about the end of the month trading. "It's all about the delivery situation on the May positions. We found out who does or doesn't want to own the deliverable positions at the board of trade…Dry Conditions Support Grain Prices
Published April 30, 2021
Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik expects quick planting progress, but dry soil conditions are supporting prices. "U.S. weather looks wide open for another week. Most of the Corn Belt won't see more than one inch of rain in the next…Rural Infrastructure Funds Near the Finish Line in North Dakota
Published April 30, 2021
The North Dakota Legislative session adjourned early Friday morning. Once North Dakota’s Health and Human Services budget fell into place, lawmakers worked out the details of the Office of Management and Budget bill. "The budget is like a jigsaw puzzle.…