Articles tagged under: Jim Peterson
Spring Wheat May Struggle in the ND Acreage Battle
Published January 18, 2022
According to North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson, the amount of spring wheat planted this year is uncertain. "Certainly $1.50 (per bushel) ago, it was an easier decision to make. There was a lot of interest…Pasta Companies Worry About Price and Supply
Published October 23, 2021
Tight supplies and the runup in durum prices have pasta suppliers nervous. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson participated in the National Pasta Association Annual Meeting and these issues were front-and-center. "For some of them, depending…Tough Shape
Published July 2, 2021
North Dakota Wheat Commission marketing director Jim Peterson took in the discussion with USDA leadership in Carrington. Given the current conditions, spring wheat yields in the state are estimated to be the lowest in ten years. Peterson said 30 bushel…Spring Wheat Seeding Begins, a Decline in Acreage Expected
Published March 29, 2021
Spring wheat seeding is underway, but North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says many farmers are waiting for warmer soil conditions. "Hopefully during that waiting period they'll catch some moisture to help early germination look more…“More Work Needed” on Wheat Dispute
Published August 10, 2020
With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in place, Canada is required to stop downgrading U.S. wheat. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson said this has been in the works a long time; trade between the two countries has…Durum Prices Remain Stable
Published July 20, 2020
Despite an increase in North American durum production, durum prices are expected to remain stable. "I guess we'll see what happens as we progress throughout the year. Worldwide, production is expected to ratchet back a bit. World inventories are also…Some ND Farmers Making the Switch to Spring Wheat
Published May 1, 2020
Spring wheat acres were expected to be down nearly 10 percent when USDA issued its planting intentions report earlier this spring. Recent events may have bought back a few of those acres. "At the time of the survey, the corn…Market Adjusts to Quality Concerns
Published January 9, 2020
Quality issues were commonplace in the spring wheat crop this past year. There was some initial panic over falling numbers and other quality considerations, but North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson said that has eased. "We're…Quality Remains a Big Factor for Wheat
Published September 24, 2019
Wheat quality is a bigger than expected challenge at harvest this year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the low falling numbers are concerning. "Traditionally, the falling number specification is 300 seconds. Typically, above that…