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Recession, Input Costs Detailed in New Rabobank Report
Published August 31, 2022
With two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, the U.S. economy is in a ‘technical recession.’ The new Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review says the economy is fading and a recession will be declared officially soon. The report says phosphate…Corn Denting in Walhalla Area
Published August 30, 2022
Combine dust fills the air in northeastern North Dakota. Small grains and canola are being harvested. Desiccation is beginning in dry beans. “Corn is just reaching the dent stage and we’re starting to put starch in the kernels,” reports Matthew…Frost-Free September Needed
Published August 29, 2022
Crops are generally in decent shape in central and western North Dakota. “We’re lagging alittle behind the five-year average (for GDUs) depending on when the crop was planted,” said Larry Lunder, field agronomist, Pioneer. “Considering when we got into the field,…RRFN Crop Tour: APH Yield Expected
Published August 29, 2022
Clark Price has dryland corn and crop that is under pivot in the Washburn, North Dakota region. Price, who operates the River Ag Pioneer agency, says a lot of soybeans were planted before corn. The crop was full of foliage…RRFN Crop Tour-Corn Handling Dry Conditions Well
Published August 29, 2022
This season began as a complete reverse from last year in the McClusky, North Dakota area, with it being cold and wet. “It was the first time we were out of the drought status in years,” said Paul Hagen of…RRFN Crop Tour: Good Sunflower Crop Coming
Published August 29, 2022
In stark contrast to the drought conditions last year, there’s green grass in western North Dakota. Chad VanderVorst, who leads Quantum Ag at Strasburg, says southern Emmons County is one area that has been too dry. “We had about a…Parade of Champions: A Great Opportunity
Published August 29, 2022
Molly Hanson from Carrington, North Dakota has been in the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club in Foster County for nine years. "I show sheep and cattle, primarily market lambs and Angus heifers. I was the champion intermediate 4-H showman in a…Disappointing Yield Prospects Found on Pro Farmer Tour
Published August 26, 2022
Pro Farmer is forecasting a 13.7 billion bushel corn crop and a 4.5 billion bushel soybean crop. The average corn yield is estimated at just over 168 bushels per acre and soybeans are at nearly 52 bushels per acre. The…An “Unusually Large” Interest Rate Hike Expected
Published August 26, 2022
Interest rates are going to continue to increase. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell made that point during a speech at the annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming economic symposium. Powell didn’t provide any details but said “another unusually large increase” could…