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In Limbo
Published August 9, 2022
The first ship to leave Ukraine since the Russian invasion is now in limbo. The private buyer in Lebanon rejected the shipment, due to the five-month delay in its delivery. The shipper is now looking for another buyer for the…Loan Volume Up for AgriBank
Published August 9, 2022
Net income remained strong for AgriBank in the second quarter, totaling $365.7 million. That’s up slightly from the same quarter last year. Loan volume for the first six months of the year totaled $125 billion, up $3 billion from the…Movie on the Farm on Wednesday
Published August 8, 2022
Bertsch Farms, which is located east of Hillsboro, is hosting ‘Movie on the Farm’ Wednesday evening. Jon Bertsch says the night is all about education. "I always wanted to do some kind of outreach for agriculture on the farm to let…Ag Leaders Participate in Farm Bill Forum
Published August 8, 2022
The leadership of general farm organizations and major commodity groups shared the stage at Farmfest to discuss the 2023 farm bill. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein said the farm bill process too often picks winners and losers. "We want…Ethanol Expansion a Proud Moment for ND Corn
Published August 8, 2022
Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. "In…Looking Back: How the ND Corn Growers Association Began
Published August 8, 2022
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association started with a trade policy issue with Canada. In the 1980s, a Canadian Countervailing Duty challenged the corn market. As the issue got bigger, affecting not only corn growers in the eastern United States,…A Future for the ND Corn Growers Association
Published August 8, 2022
The current North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch says a push for year-round E15, trade and the upcoming farm bill will continue to be policy priorities for the association. As Mauch looks to the future of North Dakota’s…Updated Acreage Survey May Hold Greatest Surprises
Published August 8, 2022
The USDA is expected to adjust yield forecasts for U.S. corn and soybeans in its monthly crop production report. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the production data won’t factor in the latest weather risks. The National Agricultural…Flea Beetles Pressuring Canola Crop
Published August 8, 2022
Montana is just starting Canola harvest. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Colemans says harvest for North Dakota is still a few weeks out. "We don't expect Canola to be ready until mid-to late august. The majority will be…