Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Strengthening Enforcement for Local Grain Buyers
Published February 4, 2019
North Dakota House Agriculture Committee reviewed House Bill 1467 and others Thursday. The bill would move authority over grain and grain buyers to the agriculture commissioner. The bill passed out of committee. Committee chairman Dennis Johnson wants more inspectors out…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 4, 2019
Based at Portland, North Dakota, Advance Trading Inc. risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has this week’s edition of ‘What’s Hot and What’s Not in the Markets.’ Weather-related basis improvement is happening.ND Legislative Report
Published February 2, 2019
Funding for research and extension are priorities in the North Dakota legislative session, along with taxes. Hear more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by NDFB, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers Association and the North…Starting to Get a Look at the New Farm Bill
Published February 1, 2019
Local Farm Service Agency offices are back to business following the partial government shutdown. State Executive Director Brad Thykeson says the farm bill implementation is top of mind. The farm bill was signed into law right before the shutdown. "The USDA…A Challenging Ag Environment Continues
Published January 30, 2019
The extremely cold temperatures didn't stop the Northwest Farm Managers from meeting in Fargo Wednesday, though attendance was lower than usual. NDSU Extension Farm Resource Management Specialist Andy Swenson says about 100 people attended the event. Swenson expects a challenging…European Union Approves U.S. Soybean Imports for Biofuels
Published January 30, 2019
The European Union approved U.S. soybean imports for biofuel production. The announcement follows last summer’s trans-Atlantic meeting between President Trump and his EU counterpart. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair Monte Peterson says this is good news for the U.S.…Regional Basis Bids Unchanged
Published January 30, 2019
Basis bid at the six regional grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows remain mostly unchanged from last week. Corn basis levels range from 52 to 57 cents under the March futures contract with cash prices ranging from $3.22…Below Freezing Temperatures and Wind Chills Improve Going Into the Weekend
Published January 30, 2019
National Weather Service-Bismarck Meteorologist Todd Hamilton says threatening wind chills are expected throughout the day Wednesday in the eastern part of North Dakota. The actual air temperatures could be as low as 40 degrees below zero in the east, into…Annie’s Project Coming to Stutsman/Kidder Counties
Published January 30, 2019
Farm women in central North Dakota have an upcoming opportunity to take part in Annie’s Project. The six-week course is designed for women who want to learn more about the business side of farming and ranching. Alicia Harstad, an NDSU…