Articles tagged under: crops
Hail Shreds Corn and Soybeans in McIntosh County, ND
Published July 25, 2022
It’s been an active storm season in North Dakota. A storm moved through the Ashely area Thursday bringing high winds and hail. Mark Rohrich says it wasn’t large hail, but the duration made it a challenge. "It's one of those…Dry Conditions Remain a Concern in Western ND
Published December 13, 2021
Rains came through western North Dakota in late October, but Syngenta Agronomy Services Representative Nathan Popiel doesn’t think it was enough to alleviate the dry conditions. More moisture is needed in the west. "We're still seeing extreme dryness. There are…Critical Weeks Ahead for U.S. Crops
Published July 18, 2021
Traders will be watching weekly crop progress reports for signs of production issues. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says the next two to three weeks will be critical for this crop. "Monday's weekly Crop Progress report from the…Widespread Dry Conditions Can Impact the U.S. Crop
Published June 2, 2021
The dryness happening in North Dakota isn’t enough to be a market mover by itself, but add in South Dakota, Nebraska, portions of Minnesota and Iowa and things change. "There's a significant area of the Midwest that is struggling for…New USDA Assistance Plan Includes Further Funding for Crop and Cattle Producers
Published March 24, 2021
The Pandemic Assistance for Producers plan from USDA includes cattle top-up payments for ranchers who sold into a depressed market after the first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program deadline of April 15. These payment rates vary depending on the class of…Several Ag-Related Bills Reviewed in the ND Legislature
Published March 8, 2021
It was a busy week for agriculture committees in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. The House Agriculture Committee reviewed a bill regarding the definition of location for animal feeding operations. It was amended to add an emergency clause to the…USDA Will Release 10-Year Projection Tables Earlier Than Usual
Published October 30, 2020
The USDA will release select 10-year projection tables on November 6. The 2030 USDA Agricultural Projections report will post tables containing the long-range outlook to crops and livestock. The full long-range outlook will be released next February and at that…Assistance Available for MN Hog, Turkey Producers and More
Published October 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic caused major hiccups in the food supply chain earlier in the year, particularly when it came processing and transportation of ag commodities. That's why nearly $7.7 million of CARES Act funding is now available agricultural producers and…Parts of the New CFAP are Simpler
Published September 21, 2020
Sign up begins today for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. According to NDSU Extension farm management specialist Ron Haugen, parts of the new program are simpler than the first. Other parts are much different. "The crops portion resembles more…