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June Supply and Demand Report Delivers Positive News
Published June 12, 2018
USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered positive news for the commodity markets. Corn ending stocks for the new marketing year are forecast at 1.57 billion bushels. That’s down over one million bushels from last month and…MN to Keep Current Dicamba Restrictions in Place
Published June 12, 2018
In a letter to agricultural stakeholders, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Dave Frederickson said the Department will keep current dicamba restrictions in place for the 2018 growing season. In Minnesota, XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan herbicides cannot be applied after…Land Lab Provides Hands-On Learning for NDSCS Ag Students
Published June 12, 2018
Last fall, the North Dakota State College of Science Agriculture Program received nearly 100 acres of land. With support from several businesses and organizations, corn, soybeans and wheat are now growing at the college’s Ag Land Lab. NDSCS Agriculture Program…NFU and CFA Tout U.S.-Canadian Trade Relationship
Published June 12, 2018
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson and Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett have issued a joint statement, highlighting the importance of the trade relationship between neighboring countries. The two groups point to recent remarks made by the Trump…Perdue Scheduled to Talk Trade with MacAulay
Published June 11, 2018
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue plans to meet with Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay Friday. The pair will discuss trade. Canada’s dairy supply management system is challenging the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The meeting is happening…Minnesota’s Groundwater Protection Rule Delayed
Published June 11, 2018
Minnesota’s nitrogen fertilizer rule will not be implemented until the end of next year’s legislative session. At the end of the last session, House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership proposed a resolution that would delay approval of the Minnesota Department…ND Stockmen Meet in Maddock
Published June 11, 2018
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association held their District 1 Spring Roundup meeting June 8 in Maddock. Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says electronic logging device regulations, fake meat and the farm bill are top-of-mind for producers. On a state level,…ND Land Values Vary
Published June 11, 2018
North Dakota land values declined one percent over the past year. The 2018 County Rents and Prices Report is based on surveys conducted in February and March. Declining land values were reported in northwest, north-central, east-central North Dakota and in…Trump Tweets About Trade
Published June 11, 2018
While in Singapore preparing for his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Donald Trump is still focused on the just-completed G-7 meetings in Quebec. In a tweet last night, Trump questioned the large trade surpluses these countries…