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Corn Starting to Dent Near Lake Benton, MN
Published September 9, 2019
The corn near Lake Benton, Minnesota is just starting to dent. That’s according to farmer Bob Worth. "The corn is 50 to 60 percent dented. We only planted corn on May 15," says Worth. "Corn in the area that's planted…Relationships Are Vital for Trade
Published September 9, 2019
President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack is back in the U.S. following a trip to China and Japan earlier this month. Vilsack says it’s important both governments and industry professionals understand the value of the…engAGe: Building Strong Relationships
Published September 9, 2019
CommonGround Minnesota volunteer and farmer Lauren Biegler is a pro at building strong relationships, especially with those who aren’t as familiar with farming. Presented by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association and Corteva Agrisciences, engAGe is…MN Adds Additional Rural Mental Health Specialist
Published September 9, 2019
Minnesota has added a second rural mental health specialist. Monica McConkey has worked in the mental health field for the last 25 years, including her most recent experience at Prairie St. Johns. McConkey also operates a consulting business that focuses…NFU Members Meeting With USDA
Published September 9, 2019
National Farmers Union members are meeting with USDA officials today. That’s part of this week’s fly-in. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says farmers still have questions about the Market Facilitation Program. "There was, I think, a miscalculation on…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 9, 2019
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading highlights the quality concerns in the spring wheat crop, the outside markets and interest rates.Ag Awaits Ethanol Announcement
Published September 9, 2019
President Donald Trump reportedly met with farm leaders Friday afternoon to discuss his biofuels proposal. Reuters is saying this proposal would increase the biofuel requirements for 2020. While few details are available, the agriculture industry is saying the plan does…Rural Perspectives
Published September 9, 2019
Uncooperative harvest weather is causing quality issues in spring wheat. Based at Ada, Minnesota, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Crop Insurance Specialist Ginger Harris encourages farmers with falling number issues to do their research and contact their crop insurance agent.…Average to Below Average Wheat Near Jamestown
Published September 6, 2019
Based in Stutsman County, NDSU Extension agent Alicia Harstad says there is still a little spring wheat left to harvest in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. "For the most part, we're more than three-quarters done with wheat harvest. Some farmers…