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Small Grain Harvest Winding Down
Published September 22, 2023
The small grain harvest is nearly done in the Minot area. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Hunter Schreiner said most yields were better than expected. "A lot of guys were surprised with how it ended up, but one downside was the…Canola Minute
Published September 22, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association board member Tim Mickelson talks about canola harvest and recent yields.‘Welcome Home’
Published September 22, 2023
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is holding its 94th annual convention in Watford City. NDSA President Jason Leiseth says the theme, “Welcome Home” is a nod to the organization’s roots. "Watford City is the birthplace of NDSA when producers came…‘Playing Chicken’
Published September 22, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the current threat of government shutdown isn’t anything new. “This is an annual appropriations cycle so we kind of go through this at this time every year with various levels of…An Above Average Soybean Crop Near Erskine, MN
Published September 22, 2023
Erskine, Minnesota farmer Brady Lee says the soybean harvest is off to a good start. “Weather was good and we were able to keep rolling so we got about half done with soybean harvest.” Yields are well above average. “It…Trade Mission Highlights Opportunities
Published September 22, 2023
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel describes the recent trade mission to Japan as an opportunity to build relationships. “We’ve been very lucky to have the state legislature to invest in an additional position in our international trade…NPPC Leader Testifies in D.C.
Published September 22, 2023
The House Ways and Means’ Committee trade subcommittee took testimony on the supply chain this past week. National Pork Producers Council Past President Randy Spronk, Pipestone, Minnesota, testified in support of the Generalized System of Preferences which expired in 2020.…Sugarbeet Pre-Pile Continues
Published September 22, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings says the sugarbeet crop this year looks fantastic, both despite and because of scarce moisture. “The root hasn’t had a lot of exposure to root rot disease, so we’re fortunate that way…Celebrating National Teach Ag Day
Published September 22, 2023
National Teach Ag Day was cthis past Thursday. AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander sees agricultural education as a key to the future of the industry. “When we think of the next generation of agricultural leaders, it really comes out of…