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USPS to Unveil State and County Fair Stamps
Published July 3, 2019
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing a special line of stamps showcasing American state and county fairs. Farmers and livestock are just a couple of the agricultural features on the four, one-of-a-kind designs. Nearly 40 million stamps have been printed,…Project Safe Send Begins July 9
Published July 3, 2019
This year’s Project Safe Send campaign begins Tuesday in Wyndmere, North Dakota and will wrap up July 26 in Valley City, North Dakota. The campaign gives farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and homeowners a safe location and legal method to discard of…Chambers Promoted as Cramer’s Legislative Director
Published July 3, 2019
Micah Chambers is the new legislative director for North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer. Previously, Chambers was Cramer’s senior legislative assistant for the Senate Armed Services Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee issues.Pioneer Agronomy Update from Fisher, MN
Published July 3, 2019
Iron Deficiency Chlorosis is impacting soybean fields near Fisher, Minnesota. According to Pioneer field agronomist Zach Fore, there are three things that can be done to manage it. "Variety, variety, variety," says Fore. "Once the crop is in the ground,…Rains Boost the Crop Near Drake, ND
Published July 3, 2019
Dakota Agronomy Partners sales agronomist Justin Alme, based in Drake, North Dakota, says rains over the past week have really perked up the crop. "The stands are decent. There aren't lots of uneven crops, but it's crazy what a few…MN Corn Matters
Published July 2, 2019
Corn Congress was held recently in Washington D.C. Get a recap from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Harold Wolle in this edition of Corn Matters.A Boost in Canola Acres
Published July 2, 2019
Canola acres are up in North Dakota this year. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says farmers planted a record amount of canola this spring. "USDA's estimate is in-line with estimates we're hearing from farmers in the field."…Volatility Creates Opportunity
Published July 2, 2019
The ups and downs of the market can be hard to swallow, but Advance Trading Vice President Dave Fogel says volatility provides more opportunities to enhance the farmers’ price. "I just had a call from someone in northwest Ohio and…PP Claims Expected to Exceed $1 Billion
Published July 2, 2019
According to USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey, numerous prevented plant claims have already been paid out. "I think those claims have climbed over the $100 million mark so far and we expect that probably to pass…