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Dry Bean Scene
Published September 14, 2022
Northarvest Bean Growers Association board member Cordell Huebsch hosted the USDA agricultural attache this past week. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by SRS Commodities, Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, and BASF.USDA Invests in Climate SMART Projects
Published September 14, 2022
USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion for 70 projects in the first Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities funding pool. Climate SMART (Scaling Mechanisms for Agriculture’s Regenerative Transformation) projects include a market-based program with Truterra to increase adoption of climate-smart…Record Farm Income
Published September 14, 2022
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute expects U.S. net farm income to reach a record $148 billion this year. That’s twice the level seen just five years ago. FAPRI says the high commodity prices will buffer the largest ever…Vilsack Praises NFU During Fly-In
Published September 14, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the National Farmers Union, describing the organization as “the architect and designer” of the work being done at USDA. During the NFU Washington, D.C. Fly-In, Justice Department officials highlighted the work of its antitrust division.…MACA Elects ’22-’23 Leadership Team
Published September 14, 2022
The Mid America CropLife Association has elected a new officer team. Joe Olson of Helena Agri-Enterprises is the new president. Jaime Yanes of Albaugh is vice president and Michael Lehman of AMVAC is secretary/treasurer. Rodney Schmidt of Bayer CropScience is…Minimal Threat of an Early Frost
Published September 13, 2022
According to Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, the October weather forecast looks good across the Northern Plains. "There's no evidence that tells me farmers will have a slow harvest." Hear more from Snodgrass in the weather outlook…An Opportunity Market
Published September 13, 2022
Farmers National Company real estate salesperson and appraiser Kyle Nelson sees strength in the land market. "I think opportunity is driving motivation to purchase land. Right now, we're still seeing optimism and interest rates aren't deterring interest yet." Watch the…A Shared Vision and Strategy for Succession Planning
Published September 13, 2022
AgCountry Farm Credit Services agribusiness consultant Russ Tweiten says it's important to have a shared vision and strategy in succession planning. "Don't hesitate to tap into experts to help in the process; look for someone to quarterback your plan." Tweiten…Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Published September 13, 2022
Grain market volatility can be paralyzing at times. Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Betsy Jensen says slow and steady wins the race. "Farmers have to keep making the sales, accepting they won't be selling at the…