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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…Valley United Co-op Ready for Business
Published January 4, 2019
With the change of the calendar, Reynolds United Co-op and the Halstad Elevator Company merged into Valley United Co-op. Valley United Co-op General Manager and CEO Paul Coppin says the new co-op is already seeing some benefits as it prepares…Face-to-Face Negotiations for the U.S and China
Published January 4, 2019
The U.S. and China are beginning the week with trade talks in Beijing. The meeting is described as vice ministerial level trade negotiations. A working team led by Deputy U.S. Trade Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish will be at the table. Presidents…Large Supplies, Demand Challenges Linger into 2019
Published January 3, 2019
The Gulke Group President Jerry Gulke says one of the biggest lessons learned in 2018 was China may not need the U.S., but the U.S. needs China from a demand perspective. "We're going to have anywhere from 950 million to…Dry Weather Impacting Brazilian Soybean Crop
Published January 3, 2019
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the hot, dry weather during pod fill is impacting the early planted soybeans in Brazil.Shutdown Puts Farm Bill Implementation on Hold
Published January 3, 2019
American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says the partial government shutdown will likely impact the implementation of the new farm bill. "There is going to be a strong desire among farmers and ranchers to see what those new…Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders
Published January 3, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…