Articles tagged under: Big Iron Farm Show

Looking Ahead to the 40th Big Iron Farm Show

Published September 15, 2019

The Big Iron Farm Show began with phenomenal crowds. Rain influenced attendance on Thursday, but it was still a busy day for exhibitors. With the 2019 show in the books, the focus now turns to the 40th edition of the…

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Snodgrass Provides Weather Outlook at Big Iron

Published September 17, 2018

When considering weather this fall into the winter months, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign meterologist Eric Snodgrass tells farmers to watch the jet stream pattern over Alaska. “If there's a giant ridge over Alaska, it keeps us warmer. We also have…

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Large Yields Creating a “Hangover Effect”

Published September 17, 2018

Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says there’s a hangover effect of big yield on the eve of big harvest pressure. How do farmers prepare themselves when changes happen? “We’re in bleak times, but I think it will get better.”…

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Farm Show Audience Challenged to Develop New Markets

Published September 16, 2018

Hope is not a marketing plan. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi challenged the audience at the Big Iron Farm Show to look for ways to prevent a repeat of the current market scenario. "You all found out our…

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Filling His Bucket List

Published September 16, 2018

Proseed District Sales Manager Dave Gehrtz was wearing two hats during the Big Iron Farm Show. In addition to his work for the seed company, Gehrtz chairs the Big Iron Farm Show Committee. "This kind of fills my bucket list.…

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Northey Offers Perspective on Market Facilitation Program

Published September 15, 2018

To determine the payment rates for the Market Facilitation Program, USDA used a formula that considers the export losses associated with trade tariffs. "In this case, you've got to have trade to be impacted," said Undersecretary Bill Northey. "That's why…

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Aid Package Won’t Cover Basis Loss

Published September 14, 2018

The impact from trade retaliation is a real concern for local farmers. Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren says the trade war has influenced basis. "My soybean basis is $1.75 at my local elevator. My elevator manager has told me they're…

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Local Farmers Meet with Northey

Published September 14, 2018

A group of local farmers met with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey Tuesday, prior to the Big Iron Farm Show. American Crystal Sugar Company Board Chairman and Fisher, Minnesota farmer Curt Knutson tells RRFN trade is still top-of-mind for farmers, including…

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Farm Bill Finish Line Approaches

Published September 11, 2018

Following an USDA Forum with Under Secretary Bill Northey, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven updated the Big Iron crowd on the status of the farm bill. With a September 30 deadline to have the bill completed, Hoeven said the Supplemental…

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Heitkamp Talks Trade, Basis at Big Iron

Published September 11, 2018

The Red River Farm Network kicked off its forum line-up at the Big Iron Farm Show with a discussion about trade, the farm bill and more. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp heard from farmers and ranchers in the crowd, who…

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