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Tough Conditions Impact Pinto Bean Harvest Near Harvey, ND
Published September 19, 2019
Bill Ongstad is taking advantage of the warm weather to harvest pinto beans near Harvey, North Dakota. Ongstad says the challenging harvest conditions are impacting the dry beans. "They're starting to shell a little bit. The yields are below average…United Fresh Produce Association Members Meet in Washington D.C.
Published September 18, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed farmers at the United Fresh Produce Association meeting in Washington D.C. this past week. Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson participated in the meeting and said Perdue highlighted trade situation. "They're doing what they can,…Unchanged Harvest Basis Across Region
Published September 18, 2019
Basis bids at the six regional elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network remain mostly unchanged from two weeks ago for wheat. Ulen, Minnesota is the exception as they posted a feed wheat basis of $2 under the December…Missouri Farmer Still Waiting for Floodwaters to Recede
Published September 18, 2019
Northwest of St. Louis near Bowling Green, Missouri, farmer Meagan Kaiser is still waiting for floodwaters to uncover farmland. Out of 5,000 acres, the Kaiser family will be lucky to harvest 150 acres of corn and soybeans this harvest. "We…Average to Slightly Above Average Sugarbeet Crop
Published September 18, 2019
Near Ada, Minnesota, famers are pre-piling sugarbeets. Farmer John Brainard says conditions are a little sticky in the fields. "I think we are average or just slightly above average at pre-pile. It's hard to tell, but the tonnage could be…Woodall and Lane Promoted at NCBA
Published September 18, 2019
Colin Woodall is now the new Chief Executive Officer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Woodall joined the NCBA in 2004 and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. NCBA Senior Director of the Public Lands…Stronger Commodity Markets Expected Once Combines Run
Published September 18, 2019
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler thinks farmers will see stronger commodity markets once the combines start to run. "In Iowa and Illinois, the corn will have a difficult time getting to black layer. We're going to have…Corn Maturity Still a Big Concern for Farmers
Published September 18, 2019
Warm temperatures will help boost corn maturity. NDSU Extension Cereals Agronomist Joel Ransom says the corn crop will gain some much-needed growing degree units. "These warm days are beneficial, but there aren't enough of them yet. I think our growing…Ethanol Groups Eager to Hear a Solution for Small Refinery Exemptions
Published September 18, 2019
Ethanol supporters are eager to hear from President Trump on what will be done to address small refinery exemptions. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley recapped a recent White House meeting. "We went in (to the meeting) with a simpler plan. If…