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An Improved Dairy Safety Net
Published December 20, 2018
Dairy farmers will receive an improved safety net in the new farm bill. The Margin Protection Program will be rebranded as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. "The coverage levels become even higher, and the premium rate structure becomes more favorable…USDA Releases Final Biotech Labeling Rule
Published December 20, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the final text of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard on Thursday. In reviewing the standard, agriculture groups are pleased, saying it stands firmly with science in it validates the fact there is no…Farm Bill Funds Livestock Disease Preparedness
Published December 20, 2018
The new farm bill includes funding for an updated Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine bank. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson says the funding is a positive first step. "It's one of the most contagious diseases that not…Steady Basis Seen in the Region
Published December 19, 2018
Basis levels for corn, wheat and soybeans at grain elevators across the region are steady to a little better. Wheat basis ranges from 40 to 60 cents under the March futures contract. The corn basis ranges from 53 to 65…Fresh Potato Prices Remain Steady
Published December 19, 2018
At the half-way point of marketing season, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis says prices for the fresh potato crop are holding steady, but there is room for improvement. "We have one million less hundredweight…Tax Planning Series: Prep for the Meeting
Published December 19, 2018
As farmers prepare for tax season, AgCentric Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says the first step for farmers to contact their tax preparer. "Do an estimate to see where you are tax-wise." In addition, come prepared for the meeting.…A Strong December Cattle Run
Published December 19, 2018
Between wet weather and harvest delays, the fall cattle run was pushed back throughout much of the region. Come December, the fall run did pick up pace at many North Dakota auction markets. Recent runs at Napoleon Livestock have averaged…Corn Growers “Disappointed” with Second MFP Payment
Published December 18, 2018
In the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments, the rate for corn was again set at one cent per bushel. According to the National Corn Growers Association, the rate is inadequate to cover losses due to the trade tariffs."We…Farmers Receive MFP Payments
Published December 18, 2018
According to North Dakota Farm Service Agency Program Director Brian Haugen, a large number of farmers have already signed up for the trade mitigation payments. "In North Dakota, we've received and processed a little over 18,000 applications," said Haugen. "We've…