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‘A Great Problem to Have’
Published August 28, 2023
Paul Hagen leads Mid-States Ag, which is based in McClusky. “Probably the biggest complaint I have from customers is that there’s all these four-bean pods and they want to know what they’re supposed to do with all the extra soybeans,”…Cabinet Secretary in Beijing
Published August 28, 2023
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in China to discuss trade and economic issues. Raimondo is the third cabinet secretary to travel to Beijing this summer. These visits precede a meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi in November.Bids Being Taken at ND’s First Soybean Crush Plant
Published August 27, 2023
Green Bison Soy Processing is ready to process this year’s soybean crop. The Spiritwood, North Dakota facility will have the capacity to process 150,000 bushels of soybeans per day. "We're expecting for the first soybeans to be delivered to Spiritwood…Pro Farmer Confirms Lower Yields
Published August 26, 2023
After wrapping up its annual tour, Pro Farmer is estimating U.S. corn production at 14.9 billion bushels with an average yield of 172 bushels per acre. That compares to the August USDA forecast of 15.1 billion bushels and an average…NDSGA Celebrates 40 Years
Published August 25, 2023
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association was established 40 years ago. In 1983, a half-million acres of soybeans were grown in the state, primarily in the southeastern corner of North Dakota. Today, North Dakota is one of the top ten…F-R-O-S-T
Published August 25, 2023
The season’s first frost and light freezes are possible in eastern Canadian Prairies and the far Upper Midwest in the second and third weeks of September. The preliminary data from World Weather Incorporated suggest a hard freeze is unlikely.New Crop Insurance Proposal Advanced
Published August 23, 2023
The Midwest Council on Agriculture has endorsed a crop insurance proposal that would make higher coverage levels more affordable. It would increase the premium support for revenue protection on the 80 and 85 percent coverage levels. "It makes a big…Russian Drones Target Ukrainian Ports
Published August 23, 2023
Russia is continuing its assault on Ukrainian grain facilities. Russian drones bombed a port on the Danube River overnight. Private grain terminals were damaged and 13,000 metric tons of grain were destroyed. Drones also hit grain storage facilities at the…Beet Stock Values
Published August 22, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock trading is off to a fast start. On August 11, 18 shares were brokered at $5,000 per share. “To my knowledge this is the earliest brokered sale on record,” said Jayson Menke, Acres &…