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Rising Temps Put Grain Storage at Risk

Published April 14, 2025

As spring temperatures climb, farmers are being urged to closely monitor grain bins to prevent quality losses. Ken Hellevang, ag engineer, North Dakota State University Extension, said rising sun angles and seasonal warmth can lead to dangerous hot spots inside…

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Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

Published April 2, 2025

With spring migration underway, livestock producers should ramp up biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. “What is your line of separation when you come into your place?” asked Mary Keena, NDSU Extension livestock management specialist.…

Government Payments Drive Farm Income Boost

Published March 15, 2025

The USDA is forecasting a significant rise in farm income for 2025, with net farm income projected to increase by 26.4 percent and net cash farm income by nearly 19 percent when adjusted for inflation. However, NDSU Ag Finance Specialist…

ND Agriculture Fuels Economy with $41 Billion Impact

Published February 14, 2025

At a joint North Dakota House and Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, NDSU Vice President of Agriculture Greg Lardy presented the results of a study conducted on the economic contributions of agriculture to the state economy. "North Dakota agriculture contributes over…

CHS Foundation Invests in NDSU and ND 4-H

Published January 29, 2025

The NDSU Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development received a $250,000 grant from the CHS Foundation for the Next Chapter at NDSU initiative. This is a career readiness curriculum for young people as young as eighth grade. The 4-H program…

ND Custom Farm Rates Updated

Published January 14, 2025

NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station conduct a study of custom farm work rates every four years. As expected the rates seen this past year were much higher than seen in 2020. As an example, vertical tillage…

U.S. and China Expected to React Differently to a Trade War

Published December 13, 2024

The United States and China each learned a lot from the trade war that happened during President-Elect Donald Trump's first term. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said both global economies are in a different place than it was in…

Top Shelf Speakers Scheduled for Prairie Grains Conference

Published December 5, 2024

Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorenson is excited about the Prairie Grains Conference speaker lineup. "We have Jay Debertin from CHS, Frayne Olson from NDSU, and of course, Daryl Ritchison from NDAWN." The meeting is an opportunity…

Time for Tax Planning

Published December 2, 2024

Tax planning season is here. "It's always a good idea to get started around this time of the year," said NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen. Farmers have a lot to consider when doing their taxes, especially with their…

Calf Prices Remain Strong

Published October 23, 2024

At this year's Outlook Conference for Ag Lenders, NDSU Livestock Economist Tim Petry spoke about the current state of livestock markets. The calf marketing season is just starting. "Calf prices are very similar to last year as all cattle prices…

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Rising Temps Put Grain Storage at Risk

Strengthen Biosecurity Amid Bird Flu Risk

Government Payments Drive Farm Income Boost

ND Agriculture Fuels Economy with $41 Billion Impact

CHS Foundation Invests in NDSU and ND 4-H

ND Custom Farm Rates Updated

U.S. and China Expected to React Differently to a Trade War

Top Shelf Speakers Scheduled for Prairie Grains Conference

Time for Tax Planning

Calf Prices Remain Strong

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