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Plotting a Course-Planning Prices for ’26

Published January 28, 2026

NDSU Extension released its projected 2026 commodity prices for planning. Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen says there’s an opportunity there for farmers who can get contracts locked in. "Crop prices are depressed, but there are a few bright spots…

Sharpen Your Pencils

Published January 28, 2026

Farmers faced a tough year in 2025. According to NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman, 2026 isn’t looking to be much better. "The margin is looking pretty tight, mainly because we haven't seen really any decline in production costs…

Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

Published January 25, 2026

NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe recommends taking extra time to care for your cattle during extreme cold. "The main thing you've got to look out for is to make sure there's adequate bedding and windbreak protection and then…

Finishing Cattle at Home

Published January 21, 2026

There are benefits for North Dakota ranchers to finish their cattle locally, rather than outsourcing to feedlots in other states. "We have really awesome feedstuffs here," said NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Management Specialist Mary Keena. "Sometimes people think we can't…

Nelson County Ag Day Offers Research Updates for Farmers

Published January 21, 2026

It's the time of year for research updates and meetings, and Nelson County Ag Day was one of the many resources available to farmers when preparing for the next growing season. "It's for anyone in any county, and for anyone…

Strong 2025 Sunflower Crop Sets Up Growth Heading Into 2026

Published January 14, 2026

NDSU Extension recently hosted their Getting It Right: Sunflowers webinar, and National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken kicked things off with a review of the 2025 year in sunflowers. "Overall, think sunflower crop here in the US and Canada…

Corn Diseases Drive Offseason Planning

Published January 9, 2026

Corn saw a sharp increase in diseases this year. "I've had a lot of conversations with farmers about what can be done with these corn diseases we're seeing in the Northern Plains," said Andrew Friskop, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "It's…

Potato Experts Highlight Ongoing Disease Risks

Published January 8, 2026

At Potato Expo, NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson told the Red River Farm Network that disease management remains a top priority for growers in North Dakota and Minnesota, even during a strong production year. “It kind of depends on…

Tax Deadlines Approaching

Published January 4, 2026

Tax season is right around the corner. "Producers are always thinking about tax planning this time of the year," said Ron Haugen, farm management specialist, NDSU Extension. "Really, producers should think about tax planning throughout the year. When you do…

2026 Farm Income Forecast

Published January 4, 2026

The combination of high input costs and low prices has been a cloud over 2025. "We still had elevated production costs, pretty much start to finish, and that included most categories," said NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman. "Then…

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Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension

Plotting a Course-Planning Prices for ’26

Sharpen Your Pencils

Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

Finishing Cattle at Home

Nelson County Ag Day Offers Research Updates for Farmers

Strong 2025 Sunflower Crop Sets Up Growth Heading Into 2026

Corn Diseases Drive Offseason Planning

Potato Experts Highlight Ongoing Disease Risks

Tax Deadlines Approaching

2026 Farm Income Forecast

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