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Elevators Prep for Spring Fieldwork
Published March 16, 2020
Local grain elevators are preparing for a busy spring. Maple River Grain and Agronomy manager Alex Richard says grain elevators are getting ready for increased fertilizer demand. "We're hoping we get a good warm up so we can get all…Worth the Wait
Published March 16, 2020
Hillsboro, North Dakota farmer and ag consultant Sarah Lovas is almost done harvesting the 2019 corn crop. Moisture is dropping and test weights are improving slightly. Lovas says the wait is worth it, but snow depths have been a challenge.…Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates
Published March 16, 2020
On Sunday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero. This is the second time interest rates dropped in less than two weeks. The Fed says the effects of the coronavirus will weigh on economic activity in the near…Final Day for ARC-PLC Elections
Published March 16, 2020
Farmers who have not yet completed their 2019 crop year elections for ARC and PLC programs must schedule an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency by the end of business today. Farmers who don’t have that appointment in place…MN Hemp Growers Must Apply for Licensing by March 31
Published March 15, 2020
Minnesota farmers wanting to raise or process hemp must apply for a license through the Minnesota Department Agriculture by March 31. Along with the online application, first-time applicants need to submit fingerprints and pass a criminal background check. The 2018…Canada Ratifies the USMCA
Published March 15, 2020
On Friday, Canada’s House of Commons and Senate agreed to implement the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Canada is the final country to ratify the deal. In a statement, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says this is a great victory for…ND Agri-Women Hold Annual Meeting
Published March 14, 2020
The North Dakota Agri-Women held their annual meeting in Grand Forks on Saturday. "We discussed a lot of business for the year ahead, including grants and upcoming meetings," says President Carie Moore. There were also discussions on continuing agricultural education…Markets for Low Test Weight Corn
Published March 14, 2020
As winter progresses, the corn is drying down and test weight is increasing a little. According to DeLamere, North Dakota farmer Terry Wehlander, test weights have come up anywhere from three to five pounds. "That's huge for some of these…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 13, 2020
Farmers are planning for the 2020 crop. Leeds, North Dakota farmer Eric Jorgenson says despite some challenges, the outlook for dry beans remains positive. Get the details in the latest Dry Bean Bean from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.