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MN Hog Market in a “Tough Situation”
Published April 17, 2020
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says Minnesota's hog market is in a tough situation. "A few of our hogs in Minnesota go to Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We're trying to find homes for those hogs on the…ND FFA Association Cancels State Convention
Published April 17, 2020
The North Dakota FFA Association is cancelling state convention. However, there will still be a celebration for members. "We can't gather in Fargo in June, but we'll spend some time celebrating the accomplishments of members in a virtual aspect," said…Spring Fieldwork Begins
Published April 17, 2020
Drier and warmer conditions in the forecast for the Northern Plains have farmers eager to start spring fieldwork. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley on Friday. "We've also been working in the fields doing some fertilizer application…Opening the U.S. Economy Could Help Corn and Oil Prices
Published April 17, 2020
Opening the U.S. economy could be a big deal for the corn and oil markets. "Getting people back driving again is huge for ethanol," said Ted Seifried, chief marketing strategist, Zaner Ag Group. "It looks like under guidelines released on…Analyst Says Corn Prices Haven’t Likely Hit Seasonal Low
Published April 17, 2020
Seasonally, corn prices tend to bottom out in late April before heading to their pre-harvest highs. "We aren't quite at those lows yet," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "Once we get into May, we'll see if…Drier Weather Conditions May Not Last Long
Published April 17, 2020
Farmers in the Midwest will have some opportunity to plant over the next two weeks. "I think we need to take full advantage of decent conditions while we can, because I'm not convinced the break will last long," said Drew…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 17, 2020
Data is certainly key to improving agronomic practices on the farm. WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring shares more in the WestBred Wheat Report.Dry Bean Scene
Published April 17, 2020
As the planting season nears, dry bean growers are weighing fertilization options. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen has more in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Smithfield Closing Raises Questions About Food Security
Published April 17, 2020
In a podcast produced by Roll Call, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson outlined the current shutdown of the Sioux Falls pork processing plant. Johnson was asked about possible food shortages with closures like this one. "We don't have shortages now…