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Expecting Even More Canola Acres in ’24
Published January 25, 2024
North Dakota farmers finished this past year with record canola production. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman expects that to continue. "We're expecting even more canola this year; we certainly see plenty of demand for canola going into…Farm Protests Expand to France
Published January 25, 2024
French farmers have blocked roads to protest government regulations and low prices. This is the latest in a series of similar protests across Europe, including recent demonstrations in Germany, Poland and Romania.Industrial Commission Approves Loans for 2 Fertilizer Projects
Published January 25, 2024
North Dakota’s Industrial Commission has approved a $75 million forgivable loan to Prairie Horizon and $50 million forgivable loan to NextEra Energy. These funds are designed to support fertilizer production in the state. Prairie Horizon is part of the Heartland…ERP Losses Concentrated in ND, TX
Published January 25, 2024
According to data released by the USDA’s Economic Research Service, payments under the Emergency Relief Program for farmers suffering losses in 2020 and 2021 were concentrated in two states. Those two states are North Dakota and Texas. The disbursements made…Milk Production Report Released
Published January 25, 2024
In the 24 major dairy states, December milk production totaled 18.1 billion pounds. That’s down 0.1 percent from one year ago. South Dakota once again had the largest increase, up by more than 11 percent. During that time, South Dakota…Lawsuit Filed Over Emerging Farmer Program
Published January 25, 2024
A Beltrami County farmer is suing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. Lance Nistler claims the state’s grant program for emerging farmers violated his civil rights. The MDA website says the grant program is for farmers who…A Win-Win for Pulse Crops
Published January 24, 2024
Every farmer wants demand for their crops and U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Association CEO Tim McGreevy says that is happening in the pulse business. "These pulse crops are not only terrific for your health, but they’re also really terrific for…Supply Chain Threat Remains
Published January 24, 2024
Geopolitical specialist Jacob Shapiro doesn’t believe the inflation story is behind us. The threat of supply chain issues is also present. "When you put the Red Sea disruption on top of the Russia-Ukraine war and the South China Sea, I think…Farm Bill Needs to be Bipartisan
Published January 24, 2024
Congress is operating under open rules again, which opens the amendment process. Torrey Advisory Group Executive Vice President Tara Smith says that could complicate the farm bill process. "If the House moves forward with the farm bill under an open rule,…