Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Basis Levels Not Considered in USDA Aid
Published August 24, 2018
During the townhall meeting with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring expressed concerns with the Market Facilitation Program portion of USDA's Farmer Aid Package. Due to location, Goehring feels North…Ross, Censky Visit ND to Talk Trade
Published August 24, 2018
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Censky were in Fargo Thursday, where they met with industry stakeholders and participated in a townhall with several agricultural leaders. In opening remarks, Ross said President Trump’s intention with trade and China…ND Rancher Accepted into King Ranch Leadership Program
Published August 24, 2018
The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management welcomed the third class of participants to it’s Excellence in Ag Leadership Program. The program helps ranchers develop skills to be effective leaders in organizations and the industry. Included in this year’s class…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 24, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m on the Red River Farm Network. Farmers have started harvesting dry edible beans in the Buxton, North Dakota area. Central Valley Bean Coop sales and marketing manager Jeff Davis says…Red River Biorefinery to Utilize Agricultural Waste
Published August 23, 2018
A groundbreaking celebration for the Red River Biorefinery was held Wednesday in Grand Forks. The new 80,000 square foot facility will convert more than 500,000 metric tons per year of locally sourced agricultural byproducts and feedstocks into biofuels. BioMass Solution…Crop Production Survey Reminder
Published August 17, 2018
In the first two weeks of September, USDA will be surveying small grain farmers in 32 states for its County Production Survey. North Dakota State Statistician Darin Jantzi encourages all farmers who receive a survey to fill it out. "Obviously, everyone…The Path Forward for Dicamba
Published August 17, 2018
NDSU Extension Pesticide Program Specialist Andrew Thostenson says the Environmental Protection Agency is considering ways to manage drift as part of any future dicamba strategy. Thostenson says something needs to change. "Once EPA makes a decision, we're (North Dakota) going to…What To Do with Ergot?
Published August 17, 2018
Small amounts of ergot have been reported in the northern tier counties of North Dakota (and other parts of North Dakota). WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says the hot spots span from Carrington, New Rockford and Maddock to Jamestown and…Spring Wheat Yields Continue to Vary
Published August 17, 2018
Based out of Colby, Kansas, JKD Harvesting owner Jim Deibert says spring wheat yields near Bison, South Dakota ranged from 40-to-50 bushels per acre. "However, there has been good protein all summer long. I'm afraid that will be tough on…