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Inflation Disrupts Farm & Food Sector
Published October 8, 2022
The Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and Kansas City are co-hosted a virtual symposium to discuss food costs and the long-term outlook. During the forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Vice President Nathan Kauffman said the current increase in…Below Expectations
Published October 8, 2022
Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson is still rolling with canola harvest. "Canola has been extremely varied for us this year with a lot of it below expectations." Pederson thinks crop rotation played a big role in determining yield. "If…Good and Bad
Published October 8, 2022
Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says the harvest results vary. "We continue to hear both terrific yields and some areas of concern. Southwest North Dakota has generally disappointing yields, Kenmare through Minot had terrific yields." The dry…Dust Pneumonia-An Increasing Risk for Livestock
Published October 8, 2022
The lack of moisture in the last few months has livestock producers on alert for signs of dust pneumonia in their cattle. NDSU Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka says the combination of dry conditions and dehydration could…Oh Dusty Days
Published October 8, 2022
Soybean yields are at risk due to dry conditions. Pods can split open and drop beans on the ground before harvest. University of Minnesota Extension Regional Soil Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes says combine fires could be another problem. "Farmers have been…Funding for Grain Storage
Published October 8, 2022
Grain producers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kentucky, have the option of a new USDA program to help rebuild on-farm grain storage. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray says the program is a response to the derecho…Too Much Water Early, Not Enough Late
Published October 8, 2022
The wet start to the growing season in the Minot area did more harm than good. "We had a lot of drown-outs," reports Chad Rubbelke. On the flip side, a lack of moisture limited yield potential for Rubbelke’s soybeans. "We…Northarvest Bean Growers Award Scholarships
Published October 7, 2022
The Northarvest Bean Growers Association awarded $2,000 scholarships to two North Dakota natives; Skyler Jo Uglem of Northwood and Juan Cronquist of Gilby. Both scholarship recipients attend North Dakota State University. Uglem is pursuing a degree in psychology and pre-medicine,…Recession Risk
Published October 7, 2022
The Federal Reserve had an unscheduled closed-door meeting this past week. This session coincided with the release of a report from the United Nations that said the rapidly rising interest rates puts the global economy at risk for recession. The…