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From Rolla, ND, It’s the Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published October 10, 2019
Farmers in north central North Dakota made one last push to finish wheat and canola harvest before the rain and snow. In the Rolla, North Dakota area, very few, if any, soybeans went through the combine. "Some of the fields…Burgum Plans Trade Trip to Japan
Published October 10, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is cultivating a relationship with Japanese leaders, trying to increase opportunities for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Burgum participated in the White House ceremonies for the U.S.-Japan trade agreement. That’s on top of three meetings…Crude Sunflower Oil Included in Trade Deal
Published October 9, 2019
President Donald Trump has signed the new terms of a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. It's going to allowed us to open up a new market for crude sunflower oil," National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken. Historically,…Insurmountable Weather Challenges
Published October 9, 2019
From the beginning to the end, the weather has been a challenge for wheat growers. "It has been insurmountable weather," exclaimed Troy, Sayler, regional commercial manager, WestBred. There’s 10 million acres of wheat grown in the tri-state area of North…4-H: Inspiring Kids to Do
Published October 8, 2019
National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate the program, which provides nearly six million young people with hands-on experiences in agriculture, science, citizenship and more. Sarah McNaughton, NDSU Extension agent in Cass County, says this year’s theme of Inspire…President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published October 8, 2019
Corn farmers, cattle ranchers and several others representing U.S. agriculture painted the backdrop for the signing ceremony at the White House. The bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan will benefit farm country by lifting tariffs on $7.2 billion…ND Farmers Provide Input on WOTUS
Published October 8, 2019
The Trump Administration plans to finalize its Waters of the United States definition this winter. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler heard from farmers about the rule during his visit to Bismarck. Wheeler told the Red River Farm Network he…EPA Administrator Wheeler Highlights RFS During ND Trip
Published October 8, 2019
With the Administration's Renewable Fuel Standard announcement, the corn-based ethanol volume will be 15 billion gallons. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said that standard will be maintained even when necessary small refinery waivers are approved. "It is not retroactive," Wheeler told…Winter-Like Weather is Possible for the Northern Plains
Published October 7, 2019
The first winter storm of the season could impact the Dakotas, Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba this week. According to World Weather Incorporated, the forecasted storm system could become a significant event. Two to six inches of snow is possible in…