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ND Hay Hotline is Activated
Published July 31, 2019
The North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner has activated the North Dakota Hay Hotline due to abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions in parts of the state. Ranchers who need hay, those who have hay to sell, have pasture or hay land…Bank of ND Continues to Provide to Rural Communities
Published July 30, 2019
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the Bank of North Dakota’s mission started with agriculture and that continues today. "It's developed into a bank that still offers support. With the support of the bank, there can be more support…Bank of ND Celebrates 100 Years
Published July 30, 2019
The Bank of North Dakota celebrated its centennial anniversary Monday in Bismarck. Governor Doug Burgum says the bank was born out of necessity during some very difficult times. "People at the time were facing difficulties of being at the beginning…Hillsboro, ND Crops Playing Catch Up
Published July 30, 2019
After a wet start to the growing season, crops in the Hillsboro, North Dakota are rebounding. A stretch of 80- and 90-degree temperatures helped accumulate growing degree days. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas was waiting for that warmer, drier…Farmers Should Report Acreage Before Applying for MFP
Published July 30, 2019
When applying for the new Market Facilitation Program, farmers are encouraged to have their acreage reported before visiting the Farm Service Agency office. "The program is based on acreage certification," explains Mary Radermacher, North Dakota FSA compliance division program specialist.…Sign Up for MFP 2.0 is Now Open
Published July 30, 2019
Farmers have from now until December 6 to sign up for the latest round of USDA Market Facilitation Program payments. In North Dakota, county payments rates range from $15 to $60 per acre."When farmer enroll, they will receive a fix-rate…Search is on for New RRVSGA Executive Director
Published July 30, 2019
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association is searching for a new executive director. RRVSGA President Dan Younggren told the Red River Farm Network the organization is going “down a different path,” resulting in the change. Duane Maatz had been…Market Analysts Keeping Attention on Crop Progress for Now
Published July 30, 2019
According to Commodity Risk Management Group president Mike North, a fall frost isn't a worry for traders yet. "We're another month away from those type of conversations likely. Are they out there? Yes, but right now, it's not a threat…Agrisure Trait OK’ed in EU
Published July 30, 2019
Syngenta has received EU approval for its Agrisure Duracade corn trait. This approval means all major international markets have given their OK for the trait. Farmers who planted this corn this year signed a marketing agreement, saying the crop would…