Articles tagged under: ND
Peterson Farms Seed Unveils Pingree Hub
Published June 17, 2025
A new transload facility in Pingree, North Dakota, is giving local growers a more efficient way to market identity-preserved and specialty crops. Peterson Farms Seed owner Carl Peterson says the facility fills a key gap. "The agricultural systems in this…Hoop Barn Leads to Healthier Cattle, Better Feed Efficiency
Published June 17, 2025
Carl Piper’s farm near Davenport, North Dakota, was a featured stop on the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Feedlot Tour, where he showcased his fabric-covered hoop barn built in 2022. The structure, measuring 50 feet by 476 feet, includes 420 feet…Nearing Finish Line on Planting
Published May 12, 2025
Planting progress is moving quickly in the Thompson, North Dakota area. Farmer Tim Schumacher says most of the region’s crops are nearly in. “Most of the corn should be in the next two, three days. Probably 75 percent of the…Crops, Weeds Emerge with Warm Weather
Published May 9, 2025
The warm weather has given planting progress a boost across North Dakota. "All crops are being planted right now, but wheat and barley are the farthest along, and some areas were completely done the farther west you go and where…Perfect Weather for Planting
Published May 6, 2025
At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is almost done planting corn and getting ready to start seeding potatoes. "In the meantime, we're shipping seed potatoes six days a week and the process is going really well." Dagen said the weather has…Excellent Seeding Conditions, But More Moisture is Needed
Published May 6, 2025
Hazelton, North Dakota farmer Mike Appert is happy with how planting is going. "It's dry, but we caught a rain over a week ago, which we really needed. Soil conditions are nice; it's warming up nicely. So, the corn and…An Easy Calving Season
Published May 2, 2025
Mild spring weather has been good for calving season. "Up in my neck of the woods, we're kind of begging for little moisture, but as far as the calving season itself, it's been pleasant," said North Dakota Stockman's Association President…Still Early for Corn
Published April 27, 2025
At Kulm, North Dakota, Josh Gackle started seeding barley this past week. "Soil conditions, at least for wheat and barley, I think are really good. Moisture is good for planting, but you can tell that it's dry. " It's still…Urgent Need for Farm Bill Renewal
Published February 6, 2025
American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle testified at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing about the current state of the ag economy. "The administration announced tariffs, now delayed for 30 days, that if ultimately put into place, will cause an unnecessary…