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Fall Cattle Run Ramping Up
Published October 18, 2018
The fall run of cattle is ramping up at Northern Plains auction markets. Based at Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell says one factor that’s entered into the current market is recent the recent rain and snow.…Still Waiting for EPA’s Dicamba Announcement
Published October 18, 2018
Farmers are still waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or not to re-register dicamba. The EPA was expected to make an announcement in August. In a statement, the EPA tells the Red River Farm Network they continue…Health and Nutrition Aid in Calf Weaning Success
Published October 18, 2018
When weaning and backgrounding calves, producers should have strong health and nutrition plans in place. Janna Kincheloe, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center, says this is the key to increase feed efficiency and gain. "Keeping…Wet Weather Impacting Southern Plains Corn Harvest
Published October 18, 2018
Southern Plains farmers have been dealing with wet weather over the past couple weeks. Based at Colby, Kansas, JKD Harvesting owner Jim Deibert says field conditions are muddy, putting corn harvest at a halt. "We haven't turned a wheel in…Cattle Economy Favorable for Producers to Background Calves
Published October 17, 2018
With stable prices and low feed costs, there is opportunity for producers to background calves this fall and winter. In addition, the futures market projects feeder cattle prices to remain steady. John Dhuyvetter, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU…Oakes, ND Farmers Picking Away at Corn Harvest
Published October 17, 2018
After a spell of wet and cool weather, Oakes, North Dakota farmer Scott German says harvest is starting to pick up again. Between rain showers, farmers were able to make forward progress on the corn. "There wasn't much progress on…Ashby Co-op Members Hold Meeting, File Complaint on Hennessey
Published October 17, 2018
The members of the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator filed a civil complaint against their former general manager Jerry (Jerome) Hennessey and his wife Becky. Members also approved the liquidation of the co-op and authorized the board to dispose of all…Farm Financial Situation is “Not as Bad as Feared”
Published October 17, 2018
Trade with China is the biggest risk for U.S. agriculture. Given the trade situation, CoBank Economist Will Secor says the farm financial situation is better than expected. "My gut is if they're making sales and with the Market Facilitation Program,…Trade Deals Sought with EU, UK and Japan
Published October 17, 2018
The Trump Administration has formally launched trade negotiations with the European Union, Britain and Japan. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sent letters to Congress, outlining the administration’s intention to move forward. In the letter, Lighthizer said the goal is “fairer,…