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Hoeven Roundtable Focuses on New COVID-19 Aid
Published July 15, 2020
Lawmakers are getting feedback on more coronavirus-related assistance. In a roundtable discussion with local farm groups on Wednesday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven outlined the path forward. "The way we help agriculture this time will likely look similar to what…NDFU Seeks Livestock Industry Reform
Published July 15, 2020
Cattle producers continue to face market challenges. That’s why an ad hoc North Dakota Farmers Union livestock committee is proposing livestock industry reform measures. In a statement, NDFU President Mark Watne said, “When more than 80 percent of the beef…China Buys U.S. Corn
Published July 15, 2020
China started this past week with a record U.S. corn purchase. The market sold off for two straight days before China came shopping. This sale of 1.76 million tons of corn is for the marketing year that begins in September.…Trump Talks Trade
Published July 15, 2020
At a White House press conference, President Donald Trump touted the recent Chinese purchases of U.S. corn and soybeans. Trump also voiced second thoughts about the phase one trade deal with China. "When I made the deal, I thought this…Soybean Harvest Basis Looks ‘Amazing’
Published July 14, 2020
The markets have not offered much excitement for the farmer. Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says there may be opportunities this fall. "To me, our harvest basis looks pretty amazing. If they need cash flow and don't have…New Navigable Waters Rule in Court
Published July 14, 2020
The federal court in South Carolina is being asked to reject the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The plaintiff is the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, which claims the new rule is “arbitrary, capricious and unlawful.’ A large cross section of…A Strong Need for Aerial Ag Services this Growing Season
Published July 13, 2020
The old saying 'time is money' is true for many farmers this growing season, especially in the Red River Valley. Based at Hardwood, North Dakota, Right Way Ag owner Matt Hovdenes has seen an increase in both demand for and…Weather is a Factor in Crop Nutrition
Published July 13, 2020
Certain pockets in the Northern Plains are dry, while are suffering from too much moisture. As a result, farmers are scouting fields and pinpointing nutritional deficiencies. The Mosaic Company technical sales manager Sherry Koch says the first step is identify…Timing is Important for Fungicide Application
Published July 13, 2020
Hot, humid weather and spotty thunderstorms are pushing the risk for Fusarium Head Blight for wheat varieties susceptible to the disease. "In the southern Red River Valley, there's lower risk, but the northern Red River Valley has a high risk,"…