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Value-Added Ag in Grand Forks
Published December 20, 2022
The Grand Forks City Council addressed three different value-added agriculture projects in its recent meeting. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ruled last week it has no jurisdiction over the proposed Fufeng corn wet milling project. Grand…Additional Resistance Issues in Western North Dakota
Published December 20, 2022
Kochia in western North Dakota may have developed resistance to common pre-plant burndown herbicides, including Sharpen and Aim. A study was conducted by North Dakota State University. Weed scientist Brian Jenks said the potential loss of Aim and Sharpen as…Titan Machinery Expands
Published December 20, 2022
West Fargo-based Titan Machinery has an agreement to buy five Case IH agriculture dealerships in southeastern Idaho. The deal is expected to be finalized in February.Milk Production Increases
Published December 20, 2022
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 17. 5 billion pounds in November. That’s up 1.4 percent from one year ago. In South Dakota, November milk production rose nearly 11 percent. Over the past year, South Dakota added…Hours-of-Service Waiver Extended
Published December 20, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an executive order, waiving the hours-of-service requirements for truckers hauling propane, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil. The record-setting cold is causing significant demand and smaller supply of these fuels. The waiver is…Tariff Rate Cut Extended Through ’23
Published December 20, 2022
The Philippines have extended a reduction in tariff rates on food imports until the end of 2023. The lower rates were established in 2021 and were scheduled to expire at the end of the month. The lower tariffs impact rice,…Moving Cattle During Bad Weather
Published December 19, 2022
Hartwig Trucking's Steve Hartwig says adjustments have to be made on all sides of the cattle hauling industry to keep everyone safe but operational during huge storms. "Packers, sale barns and ranchers all struggle in weather like this." Using more…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 19, 2022
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the cattle market has been performing well. "We know less supplies coming online and cash trading is at seven-and-a-half year highs."…Positive Cash Flows
Published December 19, 2022
In an early look at cash flows for 2023, the farm financial situation still looks positive. With current price projections and normal yields, Minnesota Farm Business Management instructor Josh Tjosass is cautiously optimistic. "For most farms that aren't highly leveraged, that…