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Tariff Concern Seen in Fed’s Beige Book
Published October 25, 2018
Despite a relatively strong general economy, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book highlights growing anxiety over trade and tariffs. Nearly all of the 12 Fed districts report moderate economic growth, but the downturn in the farm economy was discussed. The Minneapolis…Hope for Cooler Heads in Lame Duck Session
Published October 24, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hopes after the elections, cooler heads prevail in farm bill discussions. In a meeting Sunday night, Klobuchar and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson told growers there’s still a chance a bill may not be…RRV Ag Research Center Renamed for Schafer
Published October 24, 2018
The Honorable Edward T. Schafer has been North Dakota’s governor and served as the Agriculture Secretary during the George W. Bush presidency. Ironically, Schafer is not big on titles and was often heard saying ‘just call me Ed.’ As of…North Dakota’s Plan to Address Palmer Amaranth
Published October 24, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture confirms Palmer amaranth was found in three counties: Benson, Foster and McIntosh. Palmer amaranth was also likely found in Richland county, but more testing must happen before the weed is confirmed. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner…Trade Standoff Continues
Published October 24, 2018
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi are expected to meet during the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires next month, but White House trade advisor Peter Navarro downplayed the significance of the meeting. Navarro said its “not a trade…Variability Will Tell the Story of Soybean Yields
Published October 24, 2018
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmers are busy harvesting sugarbeets, corn and soybeans. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says recent weather has been favorable for bean harvest. "With the help of the sun and wind, I've been finding moisture in the…Soybeans: A Viable Protein Source for Cattle
Published October 23, 2018
Low soybean prices may make the crop an affordable protein supplement for cattle feeders. Dr. Mary Drewnoski, beef system specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says soybeans are about 40 percent crude protein. "When using unprocessed soybeans in cattle diets, the challenge…Brocket, ND Farmer Wraps Up ’18 Harvest
Published October 23, 2018
The 2018 harvest season is a wrap for Brocket, North Dakota farmer Austin Sundeen. "About a week ago, we were able to start on corn again at 19 to 20 percent moisture. Stalk quality held up good and ear drop…More Details Emerge from Ashby Co-op Civil Complaint
Published October 23, 2018
Members of the Ashby Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Ashby, Minnesota filed a civil complaint against their former general manager Jerry Hennessey and his wife Becky last week. The complaint details the purchases Hennessey made using funds from the co-op, including…