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Sawfly Challenges Noted in ND Small Grains
Published November 12, 2019
NDSU North Central Research Extension Center Crop Protection Specialist T.J. Prochaska says wheat stem sawfly was a challenge for North Dakota small grain growers this year. "Depending on where you were in the state, it was hit or miss. There…Tyson Foods Reports Lower 4Q Earnings
Published November 12, 2019
Tyson Foods is reporting fiscal year fourth quarter earnings of $369 million, down from $537 million one year ago. Sales were up nine percent from a year earlier to a record $10.88 million. Beef sales are reported at $3.8 billion,…Dean Foods Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Published November 12, 2019
Dean Foods has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, granting access for up to $475 million to continue day-to-day operations. Dean Foods President and CEO Eric Beringause praised the action of the court,…SD Stockgrowers Elect New Officers
Published November 12, 2019
Hermosa, South Dakota rancher Scott Edoff is the new president of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association. Also elected by members at the association’s annual convention are Vaughn Meyer of Reva as vice president and Les Shaw of White Owl and…Questions on Crop Insurance Come from ND Farmers
Published November 12, 2019
Meeting with North Dakota farmers, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre fielded questions on prevent plant, revenue protection and quality discounts. "We're looking for ways to make sure quality discounts don't impact Actual Production History going forward." Barbre says…Crop Quality a Focus at This Year’s International Durum Forum
Published November 12, 2019
Wet harvest conditions caused quality issues for the durum grown in North Dakota and some of the crop is still in the field. The crop quality was a topic as farmers met in Minot for the 2019 Crop Outlook and…Potato Growers Preparing for Spring
Published November 12, 2019
A large share of the potatoes in the Red River Valley were not harvested before the freezing temperatures. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says the frozen potatoes left in the ground will melt away…Brazil’s Wheat Tariff Rate Quota Implemented Soon
Published November 12, 2019
Brazil’s government plans to implement a tariff rate quota allowing up to 750,000 metric tons of wheat to be imported duty-free from countries outside of the Mercosur trade agreement. That includes the United States. In a statement, the U.S. Wheat…ND Farmers Meet with RMA Administrator Barbre
Published November 12, 2019
USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with North Dakota farmers, bankers and crop insurance agents this past week. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson said there were numerous questions about what qualifies…