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CoBank Releases 2020 Year Ahead Report
Published December 13, 2019
The U.S. rural economy will continue to face headwinds in the year ahead. CoBank made that assessment in its annual report. CoBank says farmers and ranchers are faced with declining working capital and record farm debt. Stable farmland values are…Cost Share Funds Available for Feed Transportation
Published December 13, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring have announced a new emergency cost-share program to defray feed transportation costs. The state emergency commission unanimously approved $250,000 for the program. Farmers and ranchers who can verify feed losses…Zollinger Honored at NCWSS Meeting
Published December 13, 2019
North Dakota State University professor emeritus Richard Zollinger has been recognized as a fellow by the North Central Weed Science Society. The longtime NDSU Extension weed specialist retired at two years ago.Bullish Trade News
Published December 13, 2019
After waiting for nearly a year-and-a-half, U.S. farmers and ranchers may have received an early Christmas present. A deal in principle is in place for the phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China. China will reportedly buy $50…2020 Elections May Overshadow MN Legislative Session
Published December 12, 2019
The Minnesota Legislature will have a shortened session, with lawmakers gathering in St. Paul in mid-February. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says the 2020 election will influence the statewide elections. "I think we will have a big election year with Trump…Gordon Moves into Leadership Role for ASA
Published December 12, 2019
Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon is the new president of the American Soybean Association. In the 100th year anniversary of ASA, Gordon is proud to be the sixth Minnesotan to serve in this role. "It brings a real spotlight to…Interest Rates Hold Steady
Published December 12, 2019
The Federal Reserve made no changes to its benchmark interest rates. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said rates will likely hold steady for all of 2020.Smith Sympathizes With Young Farmers
Published December 12, 2019
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has heard from many farmers hurt by crop losses and a delayed harvest. "I think about the younger farmers, in particular, who don't have a lot of equity and are still trying to get their feet…Goehring Meets With Perdue, Wheeler
Published December 12, 2019
In a meeting with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring outlined concern with the surveys conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service. "I filled mine out recently and I noticed that when I got to the…