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North Dakota Selected for Federally Funded Pilot Program
Published January 26, 2024
North Dakota, along with three other states, will take part in a pilot program called the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture. The program offers farmers $100 per acre or animal unit through a USDA grant. The purpose of the grant…Land Values Hold Strong
Published January 26, 2024
There’s been a steady pace of farmland sales across the region. "The sales activity has been relatively strong," said Chris Griffin, president, Red River Land Company. "There's a fair amount of land that came on the market in the fall…The First Trillion Dollar Farm Bill
Published January 26, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Chief Economist John Newton is confident Congress will be able to find a good balance for policy in the new farm bill. “With $1.5 trillion, we can prioritize those resources appropriately to meet the needs of agriculture…Dealing With the Labor Shortage
Published January 26, 2024
Agriculture is not immune to the workforce challenges nationwide. Labor was part of the discussion during the American Farm Bureau Federation voting delegate session. While seasonal workers are hard to find, year-round immigrant labor is also needed. “Whether that’s on…Support Youth Through Giving Hearts Day
Published January 26, 2024
Giving Hearts Day is an opportunity for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota to raise money. More than 600 charitable organizations are participating in Giving Hearts Day, including numerous agriculture-related causes. North Dakota 4-H Relationship Specialist Chloe Drummond explains…Busy Fall Fertilizer Season
Published January 26, 2024
Ag retailers were able to take advantage of good field conditions and a lot of fertilizer was applied this past fall. "Out of Minot here, we did probably just about 20,000 acres this fall," said Hunter Schriner, agronomy sales rep, Dakota…Mattracks Introduces New Product
Published January 26, 2024
Mattracks is introducing the narrowest tracks in the industry, starting at just 9.6 inches and ranging up to 12 inches wide. The new tracks are designed for row crop production and can reduce compaction by up to 40 percent when…UK-Canada Trade Talks Suspended
Published January 26, 2024
Trade negotiations between Canada and the United Kingdom have stalled. Agriculture seems to be the stumbling block with both sides arguing over market access. These trade talks have been underway since March of 2022.Additional Soybean Crush to Impact Rail Sector
Published January 26, 2024
The railroad business will change due to the push toward renewable diesel fuel. According to the USDA Grain Transportation Report, an expansion of the soybean crush will likely result in more soybean meal exports and less focus on whole soybean…