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USDA Expects a Decrease in Farm Income

Published December 4, 2018

According to USDA, net farm income is projected to decrease 12.1 percent to $66.3 billion in 2018, after increasing $13.8 billion in 2017. Meanwhile, net cash farm income is expected to decrease by 8.4 percent, to $93.4 billion. Cash receipts…

USDA and FDA to Jointly Oversee ‘Fake Meat’

Published November 19, 2018

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting to discuss oversight of cell-cultured food products. After discussion, it was concluded that both agencies should jointly oversee production of what is referred…

Meehan Receives Extension Communication Award

Published October 29, 2018

Miranda Meehan, a livestock environmental stewardship specialist with NDSU Extension, was named the 2018 Communicator of the Year at this year's NDSU Extension conference. Joining the Extension team in 2015, she communicates with target audiences in a number of ways.…

Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open

Published October 22, 2018

North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties triggered eligibility requirements for the program. Brad Olson, an agricultural program specialist with…

Livestock Organizations File Hours of Service Petition

Published October 16, 2018

Organizations representing livestock, bee and fish haulers across the U.S. submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation, requesting additional flexibility on Hours of Service requirements. The petition asks for a five-year extension for certain requirements and encourages DOT to…

ND Counties Eligible for Livestock Forage Disaster Program

Published October 5, 2018

North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may be eligible for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties have triggered eligibility requirements for the program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency…

A Fear For Heavier Cattle

Published September 27, 2018

Over the past year, the cattle market has encouraged feedlots to stay current. However, Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh says that is changing. "We haven't seen these kinds of premiums offered for a while. In the last year, the cash…

Grain Markets and Livestock Markets Close Lower

Published August 28, 2018

Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says the grain markets lacked buying interest on Tuesday. Livestock markets are waiting for things to be established.

Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Markets Higher

Published August 27, 2018

Ag Resource Company Economist Dan Basse comments on Monday's market close.

Trifecta of Uncertainty Impacting Livestock Markets

Published July 23, 2018

As of late, there are three major factors influencing livestock markets: weather, record high production and trade uncertainty. That’s according to NDSU Extension livestock economic Tim Petry. "The beef side is experiencing record exports, but we have to keep those…

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USDA Expects a Decrease in Farm Income

USDA and FDA to Jointly Oversee ‘Fake Meat’

Meehan Receives Extension Communication Award

Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open

Livestock Organizations File Hours of Service Petition

ND Counties Eligible for Livestock Forage Disaster Program

A Fear For Heavier Cattle

Grain Markets and Livestock Markets Close Lower

Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Markets Higher

Trifecta of Uncertainty Impacting Livestock Markets

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