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July COF Numbers in Line with Expectations
Published July 19, 2019
Friday's Cattle on Feed report was in line with expectations. According to USDA, there are 11.5 million cattle of feed for slaughter as of July 1. That is a two percent increase from one year ago and the highest July…Farmers Will Be Haying Oats and Peas Soon
Published July 19, 2019
Forage oats and peas will be ready for haying in about another week, according to Belfield, North Dakota farmer Byron Richard. "The hay production areas with rain has an above average crop." Wheat harvest will be a little later than…Early Planted Crops Doing Okay in Western ND
Published July 19, 2019
Three months ago, the eastern half of North Dakota was in a snow storm. In western part of the state, Hazen farmer John Weinand was planting barley and field peas. Weinand says the growing season has been okay for the…Cramer Remains Optimistic about USMCA Ratification
Published July 19, 2019
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is optimistic about the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement being ratified this year. "I think House lawmakers do feel a sense of urgency to get things done. A number of farm-state Democrats are starting to flex…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 19, 2019
Now is the time during the growing season to be scouting for insects in dry beans. So far, reports of potato leaf hopper and grasshoppers are coming in. Get the details in this week’s Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…Recent Rains Welcome for Soybean Crop
Published July 19, 2019
Soybean conditions look decent north of Highway 2 in North Dakota and Minnesota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Zach Fore says the recent rains were needed. The crop is getting big enough to use some of that water. "As we get some…Wheat and Alfalfa Harvest Underway in CO
Published July 19, 2019
Outlaw Ag LLC forage harvester Raph Jolliffe is getting ready for the third cutting of alfalfa in his home area of Stratton, Colorado. "The hay has been decent. It depends whether it's a new seeding or an older stand alfalfa.…USB is Working to Diversify the Soybean Portfolio
Published July 19, 2019
U.S. soybean farmers are facing multiple headwinds, including weather and trade difficulties. With these unique times, opportunities arise that might not otherwise arise. That was United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland’s message to over 200 farmer directors, staff and guests…Smith Takes Over at Farm Credit Administration
Published July 19, 2019
Glen Smith is succeeding Dallas Tonsager as the chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration. Smith is an Iowa farmer who has served on the FCA board. Tonsager, who is a South Dakota native, passed away in May.