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Rancher of the Year Honors
Published October 1, 2023
Montpelier rancher Curtis Brown is the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Rancher of the Year. Brown operates C-B Charolais where they sell Charolais bulls private treaty and background calves.NDSA Names Top Hand at Annual Convention
Published October 1, 2023
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association named McKenzie County cattle producer Keith Winter as its Top Hand for 2023. This award recognizes livestock producers who care for the land, the country and the cattle industry. Winter has served for 34 years…Farmland Prices are ‘Patsy Cline Crazy’
Published October 1, 2023
The economy, interest rates and input costs were part of the conversation at last week's Ag Credit Conference in Bismarck. One of the speakers, Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl said agriculture is experiencing what he calls 'a triple…Weather Worries
Published October 1, 2023
All eyes are on South American weather. Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass says at least two inches of rain is needed before planting can begin. "The long-range forecast says they should have enough moisture to get it…A Slow Grind
Published October 1, 2023
The harvest in the Bottineau, North Dakota area has been a slow grind. Dan Marquardt says the weather is not allowing the canola crop to dry down. "We've been getting a lot of fog and wet mornings." Yields have been…Educating Agricultures Lenders
Published October 1, 2023
The North Dakota Bankers Association held their annual Ag Credit Conference this past week in Bismarck, North Dakota. NDBA CEO Rick Clayburgh says the conference boasted almost 150 bankers that networked and discussed issues across the state. "Our speakers include…Sugar Content Improves
Published October 1, 2023
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop Vice President of Agriculture Todd Geselius says the sugarbeet crop is looking good. "We have decent tons, but that definitely slowed down in late-August and September, but that started pumping up the sugar." Currently, the…Storing Soybeans is a Challenge
Published October 1, 2023
When you start harvesting, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers need to be aware there might be maturity issues in the soybean crop. Another big challenge is the rapid change in moisture content. "Damage to the beans goes…AURI Update
Published October 1, 2023
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is hosting a three-part webinar series on October 11th. Learn more in this AURI Update.