Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
ND Farmland Values Climb Over 10% for 4th Year
Published April 18, 2025
A report released by NDSU Extension showed farmland values throughout North Dakota have increased by more than 10% each of the last four years. Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryan Parman was surprised by those numbers. "I expected land prices to…A Price Impact From Tariff Strategy
Published April 18, 2025
With the White House's back-and-forth on tariffs, the impact on agricultural trade is obvious. The biggest price influence is on the countries that purchase large volumes of U.S. commodities. "For soybeans, without a doubt, that's China," said NDSU Extension Crops…ND Cropland Prices Continue Upward Momentum
Published April 18, 2025
The average North Dakota cropland prices went up by double digits for the fourth straight year in 2025. The largest year-to-year increase was in the northern Red River Valley, up 22 percent. Cash rents are also up with the highest…High Sulfates Pose Risk to ND Herds
Published April 16, 2025
As drought conditions persist across North Dakota, NDSU Extension is warning livestock producers to monitor water quality in stock ponds. “There’s a lot of water sources that are dry or nearly dry with the lack of snow and runoff,” said…Plan Ahead
Published April 11, 2025
NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to have a marketing plan in place and not try to chase the markets. "Let the market come to you because nine times out of ten, you're not going to hear about it…Ranchers Need Extra Spring Moisture to Meet Grazing Needs
Published March 28, 2025
Over half of North Dakota is experiencing drought conditions heading into the 2025 planting season, with around 12 percent of the state in the abnormally dry range. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says ranchers will likely need…Spring Calving Season Kicks Off Amid Lingering Winter Chill
Published March 28, 2025
Spring calving season is underway despite some lingering winter weather. NDSU Extension Livestock Management Specialist Lacey Quail discussed how the weather impacts things. "The change in temperature from just over a month ago has been helpful. Warmer temperatures for spring…Smarter Harvesting
Published March 21, 2025
At this year's International Sugarbeet Institute, NDSU Extension unveiled a new custom-designed research sugarbeet harvester. "We wanted to improve the quality of our data," said NDSU/University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters. "In research, quality of data is always…Olson: Set Price Targets, Plan Ahead
Published March 15, 2025
Despite the uncertainty in U.S. trade, North Dakota State University Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to focus on core marketing strategies. “You as a farm manager are not fast enough to chase the marketplace,” Olson said. “Things are…