Top Stories Articles
Farmers and Lawmakers Rally for USMCA Ratification
Published September 13, 2019
In a Farmers for Free Trade rally on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement could come up for a vote in the House in the next two months. "The (House) Speaker is working…Soybean Ending Stocks Catch Analyst’s Attention
Published September 13, 2019
Soybean ending stocks were one surprise in Thursday’s USDA report. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm says ending stocks were lowered for the old crop. Blohm's focus now is with what what happens with the new crop. “We also have…A Potential for Frost in the Region
Published September 13, 2019
There is some potential for frost in the next ten days for the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says warmer conditions are in the future, followed by rain and cooler temperatures. “As far as frost,…Interest Remains Strong for Quality Farmland
Published September 12, 2019
"Resilient" is the word Brent Qualey uses to describe the current land market. "We could think of a hundred different reasons why land prices should be down, such as commodity prices and tariffs, but we have found over the last…Another ND Palmer Amaranth Confirmation
Published September 11, 2019
Emmons County, North Dakota is the latest area of the state with confirmed Palmer amaranth. This is the second finding of the noxious weed in North Dakota this year. Last year, the weed was confirmed in five counties and the…A Long Way to Go
Published September 11, 2019
The progress of the crop is the big focus at the Big Iron Farm Show. Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says corn and soybeans have a long way to go. "We've had a chilly and wet August into…Disaster Aid Sign-Up Open at FSA
Published September 11, 2019
Farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP plus) at their local Farm Service Agency office. Earlier this year, Congress approved $3 billion for the USDA…Palmer Amaranth Seed Added to SD Noxious Weed Seed List
Published September 10, 2019
Palmer amaranth seed is now on South Dakota’s list of prohibited noxious weed seeds. South Dakota Department of Agriculture Plant Industry program manager Brenda Sievers says the decision was several months in the making. "We took a look at seed…USDA Releases Details of Disaster Aid
Published September 9, 2019
Farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP plus) at their local Farm Service Agency office starting Wednesday. This program is part of the USDA’s much-anticipated…