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Palmer Amaranth, Houndstongue Added to Noxious Weed List
Published January 8, 2019
Palmer amaranth and houndstongue have been added to the North Dakota noxious weed list. Palmer amaranth was first found in the state last year and has been identified in five counties. Houndstongue infestations have tripled in North Dakota since 2008…USDA Extends MFP Application Deadline
Published January 8, 2019
USDA is extending the deadline to apply for Market Facilitation Program payments. The original deadline was January 15, but is being adjusted due to the government shutdown. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the deadline will be extended for a…Avera Health Launches Farm Stress Hotline
Published January 8, 2019
Sioux Falls-based Avera Health has launched a new resource for those in agriculture facing stressful times. The “Farmer’s Stress Hotline” is available to farmers, ranchers and their families at no cost, and is staffed by trained counselors 24 hours, seven…A Near-Record Corn Crop
Published January 7, 2019
The U.S. Grains Council says near-record yields came from the 2018 corn crop. According to the 2018/19 Corn Harvest Quality Report, the majority of corn conditions were rated as good or excellent during the growing season. The projected crop size…AgCountry Returns $42.5 Million in Cash Patronage
Published January 7, 2019
AgCountry Farm Credit Services is beginning the year by returning a significant amount of money back into the farm economy. "It is with a great deal of pride that AgCountry is announcing that it is returning $42.5 million in cash…Noem to Address Agriculture in State of State
Published January 7, 2019
Over the weekend, former representative Kristi Noem was sworn in as the 33rd governor of South Dakota. One of the first priorities as governor will be to put forward a budget. In addition, Noem will give the State of State…USDA Reports Delayed
Published January 4, 2019
As expected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday the January crop production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports will not be released January 11. This crop report is the final crop estimate of the season and provides…Monitor Stored Grain Over Winter
Published January 4, 2019
Over the winter, farmers should monitor the condition of stored grain. NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang says grain should be checked every two to three weeks. Farmers should look for any indication of moisture issues. "Check for snow accumulating…Mourning the Loss of Dale Ihry
Published January 4, 2019
The agriculture community is mourning the loss of a long-time North Dakota leader. Dale Ihry, who was the executive director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association and North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, died Thursday due to complications from a…