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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,…Northern Plains Farmers Resume Harvest
Published October 16, 2018
After the bout of wet and cool weather, farmers in the Northern Plains are resuming harvest. "We had a good run on soybeans before that spell," says Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs. "The soybean yields have been average to…Rough Crop Conditions Continue in Southwestern MN
Published October 16, 2018
University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says the combination of recent snow and consistent rains haven’t improved crop conditions in the southwestern part of Minnesota. “Farmers just want to get into the field," says Stahl. "Farmers are harvesting…Take Special Care to Manage Soybean Storage
Published October 15, 2018
Storing soybeans in the grain bin takes more management than corn, especially if the moisture content is higher. As farmers move through winter, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds them to monitor the condition of stored soybeans. “I use…Another Potential Palmer Amaranth Case Being Investigated
Published October 15, 2018
Another potential case of Palmer amaranth is being investigated in eastern North Dakota. Tom Peters, an Extension agronomist with the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University, says a tissue sample of the plant has been submitted to the…ND Counties to Receive ARC Payments
Published October 15, 2018
Due to drought, several counties throughout North Dakota will receive Agricultural Risk Coverage program payments for corn. North Dakota Corn Executive Director Dale Ihry thinks the ARC program is being administered well, despite hiccups early on. “It appears calculations were made fairly.…Drier Weather Welcomed After Recent Snowfall
Published October 14, 2018
This past week, snow was the story in the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. While three-to-seven inches were common in many areas, over a foot of snow fell in a narrow band ranging from south of Valley City to north…USDA Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments Released
Published October 12, 2018
Farmers enrolled in the Farm Service Agency’s 2017 Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs will receive payments soon. PLC payments have started for 2017 barley, canola, corn, grain sorghum and wheat. Producers with bases enrolled in ARC for…Don’t Pray and Store
Published October 12, 2018
Due to poor prices and high basis levels, farmers are choosing to store unsold portions of the 2018 soybean crop. While there is uncertainty in the commodity markets right now, there is opportunity. Citizens Elevator Vice President of Grains Angie…