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ND Harvest Hotline Still Available
Published October 31, 2018
With harvest still ongoing in parts of the state, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture Harvest Hotline is available for harvest needs. Farmers in need of custom combining and harvesters looking for jobs can call the hotline at 701-425-8454. The…NDFU: Trade War Needs to End
Published October 31, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently said the Trump Administration has no plans for trade assistance payments in 2019, which triggered a response from North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne. In a statement, Watne said the Administration made the decision…Fall Cattle Run at Napoleon Livestock Slow to Start
Published October 31, 2018
For Napoleon Livestock, the fall cattle run has been delayed due to the stretch of wet weather in early October. Dual crop and cattle producers are focused on harvest right now. "The time wasn't there to give preconditioning shots and…Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting
Published October 30, 2018
One factor that entered into the cattle complex this fall was rain and snow. "As a result, some producers chose to leave calves on grass with cows. They did better that way rather than in a feedlot with unfit conditions."…Dicamba Registration Delay Continues
Published October 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is telling university weed specialists a decision on dicamba registration still hasn’t been made. Dicamba registration expires November 9. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says it’s unfortunate for farmers trying to make decisions for next…China Could Survive Without U.S. Soybeans
Published October 30, 2018
In the next three months, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson thinks the U.S. find out very quickly if China can survive without U.S. soybeans. "My personal opinion is I don't think they'll have to buy many beans at…FFA Member Reflects on President Trump’s Visit
Published October 29, 2018
North Dakota FFA President Brianna Maddock says it was an experience to have President Donald Trump at the National FFA Convention. "It is excellent knowing we have support from the highest office in the land. He talked a lot about the…Trump Covers Farm Bill, Trade in Address to FFA Members
Published October 29, 2018
A campaign rally, prayers over Saturday’s synagogue shooting and agriculture were the focus of President Donald Trump’s message to the National FFA Organization during the closing session. Trump reflected on the farm bill, saying "I could have signed the agreement…Perdue Talks Trade at National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2018
Before the final session of the National FFA Convention, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the media USMCA ratification timeline depends on Congress, potentially in the first quarter of 2019. "This is a great deal. It's a good deal for agriculture. It's…