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Buy Now or Wait-and-See
Published July 24, 2022
Fall fertilizer decisions will be different for every farm. "If you're willing to pay the money today to make sure you've got supplies, you may pay a little more," said Josh Linville, fertilizer specialist, StoneX Group. "If you wait, you…USDA Trade Delegation Returns From the Philippines
Published July 24, 2022
A U.S. trade delegation traveled to the Philippines last week to build stronger ties and economic partnerships between the two countries. A handful of agricultural industry representatives from Minnesota were on the trade mission, including Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice…Global Factors at Play in the Nitrogen Market
Published July 24, 2022
As farmers consider fall fertilizer purchases, several global factors continue to weigh on costs. Nutrien Ag Solutions Chief Economist Jason Newton says seasonality is a big factor for nitrogen fertilizer. "Nitrogen prices globally are expected to decline going into the…A Delayed Spring Wheat Harvest
Published July 24, 2022
The spring wheat harvest in the northern tier of South Dakota will likely be delayed two to three more weeks. "Spring wheat got planted later so farmers are still waiting on that," said DuWayne Bosse, market analyst, Bolt Marketing. "It…Future of Pet Food to be Highlighted in NCI Webinar
Published July 24, 2022
Northern Crops Institute will host another Future of Feeding webinar this Wednesday. This webinar will focus on ‘The Future of Pet Food’ and will feature Kate Vliestra, associate director, Mintel Food & Drink. Vliestra will focus on the increasing consumer…Progress for NDSU Peltier Complex
Published July 24, 2022
The initial groundwork has begun for the new state-of-the-art Peltier Complex at North Dakota State University. "The Peltier Complex is going to house our cereal science, food science, and meat science programs from a research and teaching standpoint," said Greg Lardy,…Straight Cut Canola
Published July 22, 2022
Straight combining is more common in western North Dakota, but interest is growing for canola production in the northeastern corner of the state. Langdon Research Extension Center Research Agronomist Bryan Hanson says straight-cut canola may be the future for area…Listening and Learning
Published July 22, 2022
North Dakota State University President David Cook spent the past two weeks traveling the state and participating in the Research Extension Center field days. It was a time of listening and learning. "I'm very impressed with what we do in…Pollination Time in Northeastern South Dakota
Published July 22, 2022
Corn started tasseling in northeastern South Dakota this past week. Bob Metz, who farms in the Peever, South Dakota, is optimistic about the crop. "Last year, we actually saw our first tassels on the 4th of July and now we're seeing…