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SD Corn Comments
Published November 13, 2022
In the latest South Dakota Corn Comments, we honor those who selflessly served our country.Canola Minute
Published November 13, 2022
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about the upcoming Canola Growers Research Conference.Middle-Of-The-Road Harvest
Published November 13, 2022
Pioneer sales representative Ron Truax says harvest went well in the Litchville, North Dakota area. "There's a little bit of corn coming off yet, but otherwise harvest is mostly done," said Truax. :It hasn't been a bumper crop, but I'd…Expansion is a Double Edged Sword
Published November 13, 2022
CattleFax CEO Randy Blach spoke the expansion of meat processing while at the U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference in Oklahoma City. Labor shortages are a huge obstacle faced by packing plants. "Are we going to continue to have…A Time of Education
Published November 13, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek believes work needs to be done to educate both sides of the aisle about agriculture. Minnesota Corn is already at work stressing the importance of agriculture’s agenda. "We are going…Calf Run Underway at Wishek Auction Barn
Published November 13, 2022
When the snow falls, the calves come home. "A lot of producers pull calves off cows in November and December so guys are just starting to filter in the calf groups," said Missy Walth, manager, Wishek Livestock Auction. Demand looks…Sunflowers Exceed Expectations
Published November 13, 2022
At Bremen, North Dakota, Donny Allmaras is pleased with the local sunflower crop. "The sunflowers actually turned out quite well, even in the drought areas," said Allaras. "In the good spots, they were well in excess of 3,000 pounds."Ag Markets Following Outside Factors
Published November 13, 2022
Factors beyond traditional agricultural market fundamentals are dominating the trade. "It's not good when you're worrying about things in the general news; you're looking at CNN or the Wall Street Journal and you're hearing about negotiations on getting grain and…Farm Equipment Industry Adapts
Published November 12, 2022
Farm equipment purchases tend to increase with end-of-the-year spending. That has been complicated by logistical issues this fall. "It's an interesting time with how the industry has adapted to tight supply chain issues," said John Onken, CEO, True North Equipment.…