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North Dakotan Selected for Beginning Farmer Institute
Published April 17, 2023
The National Farmers Union has selected 11 individuals nationwide to participate in its Beginning Farmer Institute. The nine-month training will focus on business skills, mentorship and leadership development. Only one member of the class is from the tri-state region, April…Higher Renewable Fuel Volumes Sought
Published April 17, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are calling on the EPA to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the senators said the…Rob-See-Co Names Agronomy Manager
Published April 17, 2023
Rob-See-Co has added Tom Claussen to its staff as its new agronomy manager. Previously, Claussen worked for Dekalb Asgrow, Landus Cooperative and Midwest Seed Genetics, NC+ and Crow’s Hybrids.NCI Hosting Everything Ethanol Webinar
Published April 16, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Everything Ethanol webinar Wednesday morning at 10 AM. This webinar will feature USDA Biofuels Trade Policy Lead Emily Marthaler on Global Ethanol Progress through Policy Partnerships. During the presentation, Marthaler will discuss the…Beet Share Values
Published April 16, 2023
There was one American Crystal Sugar Company brokered beet stock sale this past week for ten shares at $4,800 per share. “As the season winds down there are few shares on the market at higher prices,” said Jayson Menke, Acres…Cheese Demand Props Up Class III Price
Published April 16, 2023
The dairy market remains wary about the spring flush and the destination for that volume of milk. In the Midwest, a lot of that milk supply ends up in a cheese vat. “The good news is the consumer has been…Thousands of Cows Lost in Texas Explosion/Fire
Published April 16, 2023
An explosion and fire at Southfork Dairy at Dimmitt, Texas resulted in the loss of 18,000 dairy cows and the hospitalization of one employee. The cause of the explosion is being investigated. “This was the deadliest barn fire for cattle…Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan
Published April 15, 2023
A compressed spring season means efficiency will be of utmost importance in getting the crop planted in a timely manner. There are things farmers can do to increase productivity. "Have a plan and set goals," said Ryan Bell, retail product…Optimism for Sunflowers
Published April 15, 2023
USDA’s March acreage report estimated sunflower acreage to be down 20 percent from 2022. Given the late spring, National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken is expecting steady-to-larger sunflower acreage. "Right now, things are shaping up really well for the…