Articles tagged under: Big Iron Farm Show
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…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…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…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…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…Enjoy a Cup of Coffee with ND FFA at Big Iron
Published September 10, 2018
Join the North Dakota FFA Foundation for a cup of coffee in the Red River Farm Network building at the Big Iron Farm Show. RRFN is located right next to Acme Tool Crib at the heart of the Big Iron…Store That Crop
Published September 8, 2018
Bolt Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse confirms the market is sending signals to farmers to store their harvested crop, if possible. "I don't want to see people having to settle for this wide basis or price. I don't have a lot…The Impact of Trade Uncertainty on Markets
Published September 7, 2018
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler says trade uncertainty continues to weigh in on the markets. Hear more about that uncertainty in this interview. Shissler will join the Red River Farm Network Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. during the…