Articles tagged under: North Dakota Wheat Commission

North Dakota Legislative Report

Published February 26, 2021

It's crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota…

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“More Work Needed” on Wheat Dispute

Published August 10, 2020

With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in place, Canada is required to stop downgrading U.S. wheat. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson said this has been in the works a long time; trade between the two countries has…

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Pre-Harvest Update Reveals a Variable ND Spring Wheat

Published July 28, 2020

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association and North Dakota Wheat Commission hosted a virtual pre-harvest spring wheat event on Tuesday. More than 200 participants got an update on the Northern Plains crop, including the variable spring wheat in North Dakota.…

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Durum Prices Remain Stable

Published July 20, 2020

Despite an increase in North American durum production, durum prices are expected to remain stable. "I guess we'll see what happens as we progress throughout the year. Worldwide, production is expected to ratchet back a bit. World inventories are also…

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Virtual ND Wheat Tour Begins Next Week

Published July 19, 2020

An in-person North Dakota Spring Wheat tour is cancelled this year, but a virtual event will take its place next week. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association and the North Dakota Wheat Commission are hosting a virtual crop update on…

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A Divided Spring Wheat Crop in ND

Published June 19, 2020

The spring wheat crop has a decent stand across much of North Dakota, but there is a divide. "In the west, the topsoil moisture has been challenged by hot, windy days. That's starting to take a toll," said Neal Fisher,…

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Some ND Farmers Making the Switch to Spring Wheat

Published May 1, 2020

Spring wheat acres were expected to be down nearly 10 percent when USDA issued its planting intentions report earlier this spring. Recent events may have bought back a few of those acres. "At the time of the survey, the corn…

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Be Careful Removing Crusted Grain from the Bin

Published April 24, 2020

Out of condition grain can crust inside of the grain bin. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says if crusting happens, farmers should develop a game plan to remove it. "We really need to know about the history of what's…

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Grain Entrapments Can Happen Quickly

Published April 20, 2020

NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says it doesn’t take long to get trapped in a grain bin. “If a farmer is unloading grain at 5,000 bushels per hour, that’s a few cubic feet per second. Someone can become entrapped in…

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Lockout and Tagout When Working in Grain Bins

Published April 13, 2020

If a farmer has to go inside a grain bin, don't forget to lockout and tagout. “Make sure there’s no way for someone to power anything on,” said Megan Schossow, outreach coordinator, Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. “Have…

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