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Beet Stock Values
Published December 1, 2019
According to Acres & Shares, last week there was one brokered sale of American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock — 40 shares at $2,800 per share. This is only the second brokered sale off the season. The first sale was…Central Dakota Ag Day Agenda Focuses on Tackling Trying Times
Published December 1, 2019
Wheat quality issues, low test weight corn, tough haying conditions; farmers and ranchers have certainly faced many trials this year. This winter, those producers will work on gathering tools to face what 2020 has in store. NDSU Extension Agent in…Slow Sunflower Harvest is Keeping Prices Strong
Published December 1, 2019
The harvest delays are keeping sunflower prices higher than normal for this time of year. "Seed supplies have been slower moving into processing plants," says National Sunflower Association executive director John Sandbakken. "Just in the last two weeks, nearby prices…With Weather Challenges, Watch Weaned Calves Closely
Published December 1, 2019
Cattle producers should keep a close eye on freshly weaned calves with the tough weather conditions. A lot of the challenges started in the spring, when calves were born in the rain, snow and cold. Some calves may not have…Rural Perspectives
Published December 1, 2019
This corn harvest has been challenging for farmers. What options do they have? That's this week's focus in the Rural Perspectives podcast, made possible by AgCountry Farm Credit Services.SD Corn Comments
Published December 1, 2019
Ethanol promotion, research, new marketing opportunities and emerging uses. Those are just a few, of the many, benefits of becoming a South Dakota Corn Growers Association member. Hear more in the latest Corn Comments, a production of the South Dakota…American Crystal Sugar Meets This Week
Published December 1, 2019
American Crystal Sugar Company will hold their annual meeting this week. Responding to the rough harvest, CEO Tom Astrup says the cooperative keeps working on the fundamentals of the sugar business. "This was the absolute worst harvest we've had in…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 29, 2019
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association is launching a new video featuring North Dakota and Minnesota farmers who raise dry edible beans consumed around the world. Get the details in the latest Dry Bean Scene.Small Refinery Exemptions Continue to Hinder Ethanol
Published November 29, 2019
Friday was the deadline to submit public comments on the latest Renewable Fuel Standard proposal. Corn farmers and ethanol groups submitted comments, saying ethanol demand has declined. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says it’s been a challenging…