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Yaggie Family Makes $1 Million Donation to NDSCS
Published December 28, 2023
Thanks to a $1 million donation to the North Dakota State College of Science Foundation, the NDSCS Agriculture Center is being renamed the Yaggie Family Agriculture Center. Robert, Donald, Richard, and Geri Yaggie donated, with Geri Yaggie’s contribution made in…A Domino Effect
Published December 28, 2023
To avoid militant attacks on the Red Sea, major commercial shipping companies have rerouted traffic around the Horn of Africa or docked ships in safe locations. Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Chair Bob Sinner, who is also a partner in…Register Now for the Next NCI Market Webinar
Published December 28, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Market Update: Weather Edition webinar Wednesday morning at 8 AM. This webinar will feature Daryl Ritchison, director, North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network. Go online for more information and to register.U.S.-Mexican Officials Meet
Published December 28, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and two other high ranking Biden Administration officials met with the Mexican president Wednesday to discuss the increase in migrants crossing the border. Mexico’s top priority is to keep the border open for farm and…A Dozen Countries Included in Red Sea Naval Force
Published December 28, 2023
In response to the rebel attacks on cargo shipments on the Red Sea, an international naval force was created to defend the vessels moving through this key transportation route. A dozen countries are cooperating with the United States on this…Investing in Trade Promotion
Published December 28, 2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development is investing $1 million to promote exports. This money will expand the services available through a private-public partnership known as South Dakota Trade.Managing Bred Cows Through Winter
Published December 28, 2023
Cattle producers should monitor the body condition of their bred cows sooner rather than later. “Body condition scoring cows has to be chief on your mind,” said Dan Larson, beef consultant, Great Plains Livestock Consulting. “At some point we are…Planning for the Next 20 Years or Next 12 Months
Published December 27, 2023
Class III milk futures are trading in the $15-to-$16 territory. Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the price received on the farm is more variable than ever. "We've been in a weird spot over the past 24…BND Loans Help Replenish ND Cattle Herds
Published December 27, 2023
The Bank of North Dakota’s Livestock Rebuilder’s Loan Program is responsible for 16,000 head of cattle being added in the state over the past two years. The program was developed to strengthen North Dakota’s livestock industry after the 2021 drought…