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Corn Matters
Published September 23, 2022
In this week's Corn Matters, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association highlights the importance of safety on the farm.McKalip Still Awaiting Senate Confirmation
Published September 23, 2022
The nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Doug McKalip is still awaiting Senate confirmation. More than 100 U.S. agriculture groups and companies sent a letter to Senate leadership this past week, asking them…Dry Conditions Get Worse in Dakotas and MN
Published September 23, 2022
In the last week, dry conditions worsened across the Dakotas and Minnesota. The majority of North Dakota went from abnormally dry to moderate drought. Abnormally dry conditions are getting more widespread in northeastern South Dakota compared to the previous week.…Housing Options Shouldn’t Be a Limiting Factor in Rural America
Published September 23, 2022
Attracting and keeping good help on the farm can be a challenge. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the lack of housing options should not add to the difficulty. "For many years, USDA helped provide low interest mortgages for rental apartments…Still Working on Wheat
Published September 23, 2022
Near Walhalla, North Dakota, Proseed agronomist Karmen Hardy does anticipate much damage to the corn and soybeans from this past week's frost, but it may be a different story for the small grains. "There could be quality issues as that…ND Grain Growers Association Will Not Rejoin NAWG
Published September 23, 2022
During a September board meeting, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association decided to not rejoin the National Association of Wheat Growers. In an e-mail sent Wednesday, the Grain Growers said they are willing to work with NAWG for the good…Uncertain Fertilizer Outlook
Published September 23, 2022
While some fertilzer plants are cutting back due to high natural gas prices, others are restarting production. StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville believes government intervention may be needed to actually help offset high natural gas prices. Fertilizer prices…Disappointing Midwestern Soybean Yields
Published September 23, 2022
Northstar Commodity Chief Analyst Mark Schultz says the early soybean yield reports coming into his office have been disappointing. "From Iowa to South Dakota into Minnesota, yields have been not as good as we'd like. As harvest continues, I think…Feeling Good About the Rugby, ND Crop
Published September 23, 2022
Harvest for Rugby, North Dakota farmer Steve Fritel is rolling along. "The wheat and canola are wrapped up and we're about halfway through the dry bean harvest. We're pleased with how things turned out." Fritel doesn’t think there’s much frost…