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GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage
Published October 29, 2023
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson seeking swift passage of the farm bill. Sixty House Republicans joined Finstad in the letter including North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, Minnesota Representative Michelle…Beet Stock Values
Published October 29, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales have been active the past few weeks and pushed prices to record levels. According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, 1,491 shares have been brokered the past two weeks and the…Feeder Cattle Run is in Full Motion
Published October 27, 2023
Rugby Livestock owner Cliff Mattson says new-crop calves are coming through his barn at a good pace. "We've had a fair amount of yearlings and a good test of feeder calves. Even with futures down all week, we still got…The Heart of Sale Season
Published October 27, 2023
Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange co-owner John Fischer said there was a decent push of new-crop calves in the Dickinson area before the snow system came through. "We're right in the heart of sale season, selling about 3,500-5,000 head per day." Cash…AURI Update
Published October 27, 2023
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is hosting their final webinar in November, that focuses on sustainability. Learn more in this AURI Update.Double-Timing Harvest
Published October 27, 2023
Burleigh County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Tyler Kralicek says farmers and ranchers worked overtime to prepare for the snow. "Guys have received anywhere from four-to-eight inches of snow. A lot of ranchers have brought their cattle closer to…Canola Minute
Published October 27, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman provides a summary of canola yields.Dealing With the New Market Environment
Published October 27, 2023
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn was one of speakers at the Harvest of Knowledge AgriWomen’s Conference. Van Ahn said farmers have options to prepare for a high cost environment. "Prices are not as good as they…A Record-Setter
Published October 27, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company wrapped up its sugarbeet harvest Wednesday. General Agronomist Joe Hastings said the crop was a record-setter. "For tons harvested, it's going to be a record at around 12.7 million tons per acre; it looks like the recoverable…