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ND Stockmen’s Association Celebrates 90 Years at Annual Convention
Published September 22, 2019
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association celebrated 90 years at their annual convention in Minot. NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson said the organization is excited to celebrate the milestone. "We're proud of being able to sustain the organization since the…Markets Factor In Wheat Quality Challenges
Published September 20, 2019
The slow spring wheat harvest in the Northern Plains is finally catching the attention of market analysts. "There's some major problems with the spring wheat quality. It had all of the potential in the world and then, sat out in…Doggett: Ethanol Slowdown Impacting Corn Supply/Demand
Published September 20, 2019
Over 15 ethanol plants across the Midwest have announced closures in recent months, while many others are cutting production. During the slowdown, corn and ethanol organizations are awaiting final word from the Trump Administration on if ethanol gallons lost as…Agriculture Secretaries Rally for the USMCA
Published September 19, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue joined former agriculture secretaries Tom Vilsack, Dan Glickman and John Block to rally support of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Tom Vilsack, who is now the chief executive officer for the U.S. Dairy Export Council, said…Fresh Red Potato Harvest Begins Near Buxton, ND
Published September 19, 2019
Potato harvest is beginning around the Buxton, North Dakota area. NoKota Packers President Steve Tweeten says the rain slowed things down. "This week's temperatures are making it so potato growers can't dig full days. It's too warm, but the quality…Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for U.S. Beef
Published September 19, 2019
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Senior Vice-President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, as its new CEO. Woodall succeeds Kendall Frazier, who announced his retirement earlier this year. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Woodall said…It’s “Only a Start” with Soybean Purchases
Published September 19, 2019
The latest development is China will exempt U.S. soybeans, pork and other agricultural commodities from punitive tariffs. "From what we understand, a limited number of companies in China have been given a limited quantity of soybeans they are able to…Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Consumers
Published September 19, 2019
From the view of United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland, innovation, sustainability and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers are all important to the future of agriculture. "Like all people, consumers are interested their own lives and what they…A Window of Opportunity Ahead for the USMCA
Published September 19, 2019
The trade agenda is starting to gain traction in Washington D.C. According to the Russell Group President Randy Russell, there’s a window of opportunity for Congress to take up the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement before the end of the year.…