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Understand the Risks of Working Around Grain Bins

Published April 6, 2020

It's important for farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically leads to storage issues," says Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer, NDSU Extension. "That can lead to an increase in grain entrapment and other injuries." Farmers…

Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Stored Grain

Published March 30, 2020

With wet corn in storage, there's potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. According to NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang, farmers should wear respiratory protection "At a minimum, we want to use a…

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Local Farm Groups Ask Trump to Maintain Farm Needs

Published March 23, 2020

Thirteen local agriculture groups, including the National Sunflower Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, North Dakota Farmers Union, Northern Canola Growers Association and others, sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking for help. Among the requests, the groups want…

Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Grain

Published March 16, 2020

With wet corn in storage, there is the potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. "Wear respiratory protection. At minimum, we want to use a mask that is rated as an N95 or…

Market Adjusts to Quality Concerns

Published January 9, 2020

Quality issues were commonplace in the spring wheat crop this past year. There was some initial panic over falling numbers and other quality considerations, but North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson said that has eased. "We're…

Durum Growers Reflect on 2019, Take Optimism Into 2020

Published November 13, 2019

Quality problems were evident in North Dakota’s durum crop this year. Lower falling numbers, vitreous kernel content and higher damage levels are the issue. North Dakota Wheat Commission Marketing Specialist Erica Olson says the industry is well aware of the…

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Quality Remains a Big Factor for Wheat

Published September 24, 2019

Wheat quality is a bigger than expected challenge at harvest this year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the low falling numbers are concerning. "Traditionally, the falling number specification is 300 seconds. Typically, above that…

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Lower Spring Wheat Yields This Year in North Dakota

Published September 4, 2019

The North Dakota spring wheat harvest is just over halfway complete. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says a combination of late planting and uncooperative weather is delaying progress. "I don't have a solid number…

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Marketing Wheat in a Challenging Environment

Published July 15, 2019

The North Dakota Wheat Commission is sponsoring a pre-harvest marketing seminar in Minot on Wednesday, July 17. Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says the speakers include the Money Farm market analyst Mike Krueger. "He's going to be covering the…

ND Wheat Commission Selects Nominees

Published June 14, 2019

The North Dakota Wheat Commission nominating committee met Friday morning at the State Capitol. Jeff Mertz of Hurdsfield, Mark Birdsall of Berthold and Dennis Renner of Mandan were nominated for the member-at-large position on the Commission. These names will now…

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Understand the Risks of Working Around Grain Bins

Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Stored Grain

Local Farm Groups Ask Trump to Maintain Farm Needs

Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Grain

Market Adjusts to Quality Concerns

Durum Growers Reflect on 2019, Take Optimism Into 2020

Quality Remains a Big Factor for Wheat

Lower Spring Wheat Yields This Year in North Dakota

Marketing Wheat in a Challenging Environment

ND Wheat Commission Selects Nominees

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