Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Northern Plains Net Cash Farm Income Won’t Change Much
Published February 15, 2021
Net cash farm income for the Northern Plains in 2021 isn’t expected to change much from 2020. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says the rally in market prices is going to help farmers. "The Heartland is expecting a…Ethanol Business “Not Bad” Right Now
Published February 15, 2021
NDSU Extension Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger says the ethanol business isn’t bad right now for refiners. Ethanol use is stable, prices are higher and the margins are there to keep many U.S. refiners operating. "For the most part, refineries can…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 12, 2021
Data is now available for dry bean variety trial results from NDSU Extension. Learn more from Extension agronomist Hans Kandel in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.U.S. Corn Demand Strength Continues
Published February 8, 2021
U.S. corn is in demand and China purchased large quantities the last week of January. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said the current demand numbers are more aggressive than expected. "China bought the same amount of corn the…NDSU Extension Hosts “Getting It Right” Dry Bean Workshop
Published February 3, 2021
NDSU Extension, with support from the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, hosted a “Getting It Right” virtual dry bean workshop. During the event, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center cropping systems specialist Greg Endres discussed the pros and cons of dry bean…Countryside Insurance Agency to Hold Farmer Update Meeting
Published February 1, 2021
Countryside Insurance Agency will host its annual farmer update meeting in-person Tuesday. In addition to crop insurance information, there will be an update on farm policy and markets. Owner/agent Jennifer Otteson says the grain market is capturing the attention of…Endangered Species Designations Put Dicamba Applicators in Tricky Spot
Published February 1, 2021
New endangered species designations could put dicamba applicators in a tricky situation if they choose to apply the herbicide in certain counties. At issue is EPA’s buffer requirements. "For the counties with endangered species, the new rules for buffers include…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published January 29, 2021
There are concerns from NDSU Extension and the Agricultural Experiment Station over budget cuts. Hear more from Greg Lardy in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB,…Tighter Corn Stocks Boosts Prices and Changes Demand
Published January 28, 2021
The grain market is starting to get nervous as corn supplies tighten, partly due to China's feed demand. "As we start to get U.S. ending stocks pulled down and corn prices get higher and more variable, all of a sudden,…