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From Field to Fuel

Published November 7, 2025

The Canola/Wheat Outlook and International Durum Forum brought growers from across the region to Minot. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola growers seem pretty happy with their yields. "We had around a 1,900-pound average, but we…

ND Stockmen’s Association Shape Industry Policy

Published September 25, 2025

The North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention and Trade Show brought ranchers from across the state together to discuss current issues and draft policies. "There's strong demand for beef products and a lot of excitement here," said NDSA Executive Director Julie…

North Dakota Stockmen Celebrate Strong Market, Eye Rising Risks

Published September 25, 2025

The US beef industry is enjoying good times across the country, and nowhere is that more evident than in North Dakota. "The cattle business here in the United States is in great shape," said National Cattlemens Beef Association President Buck…

Canola Crop Hit Hard by Dry Conditions

Published September 5, 2025

Minot area farmer Chad Rubbelke has wrapped up his wheat crop, reporting solid quality but disappointing yields. “Quality is real good. Yield is down, probably about 30 to 40 percent down from last year." Rubbelke is now moving into canola…

Crop Conditions Improve in North-Central ND

Published May 30, 2025

Rain helped boost crop emergence in the Minot, North Dakota area. Chad Ruebelke says the season started dry, but conditions improved. "We got four inches and things are starting to come around a little bit." Emergence is still uneven in…

Elevators See Weakening Basis Bids for Grain

Published March 9, 2022

Due to the extreme volatility in the futures markets the basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network continue to weaken from last week. Spring wheat basis in Minot is 70 under the…

Small Grains “Shot” Due to Extreme Heat

Published July 8, 2021

At Minot, Chad Rubbelke went into the 2021 growing season very optimistic. "Seeding conditions were pretty decent, but we had extreme heat and high winds at planting. The durum seed that went into soybean stubble was up to a month…

Cattle Producers Get a Glimpse of Minot, ND Area Seedstock Operations

Published October 6, 2020

Cattle producers had an opportunity to view and learn from several different seedstock operations during the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) annual All Breeds Tour. During the two-day event, cattle producers from North Dakota and surrounding states toured eight ranches…

Sharing the Positive FFA Experience With Others

Published February 15, 2019

Giving back to North Dakota FFA members so they can have a positive experience is important for former Minot FFA member Dan Mostad. Mostad remembers many things about his time in the FFA. Listen to his story.

Early Maturing Soybean Yields Strong in North Central, ND

Published October 26, 2018

Farmers in the Minot, North Dakota area continue to make good harvest progress. "A ton of acres have been harvested over the past 10 days," says Courtney Meduna, a technical agronomist for Dekalb Asgrow. "A lot of farmers are finishing…

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From Field to Fuel

ND Stockmen’s Association Shape Industry Policy

North Dakota Stockmen Celebrate Strong Market, Eye Rising Risks

Canola Crop Hit Hard by Dry Conditions

Crop Conditions Improve in North-Central ND

Elevators See Weakening Basis Bids for Grain

Small Grains “Shot” Due to Extreme Heat

Cattle Producers Get a Glimpse of Minot, ND Area Seedstock Operations

Sharing the Positive FFA Experience With Others

Early Maturing Soybean Yields Strong in North Central, ND

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