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YTD Combine Sales Rise
Published October 11, 2023
Year-to-date U.S. tractor sales are 8.2 percent behind last year. The 100 horsepower-plus two-wheel drive tractor sales are up nearly eight percent while the small utility tractor sales are down over 11 percent. Four-wheel drive tractor sales are up a…Fraud Case Advances
Published October 11, 2023
A Windom, Minnesota farmer pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court for allegedly selling millions of dollars of non-GMO corn and soybeans as organic. Sentencing will be held October 26 for James Wolf and Adam Olson. A preliminary decision…AGs Challenge Massachusetts’ Q3
Published October 11, 2023
Attorney’s General from 13 states have filed a brief in opposition to Massachusetts’s Question 3. Similar to California’s Proposition 12, Q3 bans the sale of pork sold in a state that does not meet the state’s specific housing standards. The…Farm Income Down
Published October 10, 2023
U.S. net farm income is expected to decline this year. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says it isn’t a surprise that farmers will be seeing less profit, considering the economy is coming off of a record year for…August Rains Cut Soybean Yields
Published October 10, 2023
A late August rain dropped three-to-six inches on the soybean crop in Mellette, South Dakota. "We had areas of drowned out beans and areas of low yield," said Heather Beaner. "If guys missed the big August rain, they're finding their…Diversity Keeps a Family Farm Strong
Published October 10, 2023
Quant Farms partner Gabe Quant is a fifth-generation farmer near Oakes, North Dakota. The farm was one of the stops on NDSA’s All Breeds Cattle Tour. Quant says the main operation has grown significantly in the last few years from…Middle of the Road
Published October 10, 2023
Wendel Livestock was one of the afternoon stops on the All-Breeds Cattle Tour. Wendel Livestock Owner/Operator Mike Wendel says when it comes to cattle, you need an even mix of all traits. "My philosophy is you can't chase too much…SD Corn Comments
Published October 10, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, East River Electric Power Cooperative Chief Operations Officer Chris Studer talks about power line safety during harvest.Rancher to Rancher, Breed to Breed
Published October 10, 2023
On North Dakota Stockmen's Association's 36th All Breeds Cattle Tour, NDSA President Jason Leiseth says the tour hits a lot of different cattle operations in a few hours. "We're here to see great cattle and visit with people about cattle…