Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Dry Bean Scene
Published October 14, 2021
Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota are virtually wrapped up with the 2021 dry bean harvest. Hear more from Pisek, ND farmer Darren Kadlec and National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Barrett in this week's Dry Bean Scene on the Red…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 11, 2021
Crude oil has hit $82 per barrel. Cash grain markets remain strong. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading RIsk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also outlines the latest news regarding supply chain disruptions.Not a Bad Sunflower Harvest
Published October 11, 2021
Mott, North Dakota farmer Josh Greff started sunflower harvest last week. "Some of it was was at 3,400 pounds. The moisture is lower, but we shouldn't have to worry too much about fire." Greff says it’s been a very different…Conditions Improve in Latest Drought Monitor
Published October 8, 2021
There’s been a slight improvement in dry conditions in the last week across the Dakotas and Minnesota. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the line of extreme drought in northwest Minnesota declined in Polk, Red Lake and Pennington Counties. Last…Urea and Anhydrous Prices Soar
Published October 7, 2021
Fertilizer prices have more than doubled from one year ago. "We've seen a massive explosion in urea and anhydrous prices," said Todd Erickson, general manager, Finley Farmer's Grain and Elevator. "Anhydrous has gone up $400 in the last three weeks;…Frost Wanted in Northern Plains
Published October 7, 2021
Warmer and drier conditions continue to push harvest progress in northern North Dakota. Rock n’ Roll Agronomy owner and agronomist Jason Hanson says farmers are wrapping up dry edible bean, soybean and canola harvest. "There's variability in what's being harvested…North Dakota’s Livestock Industry Has Growth Potential
Published October 4, 2021
More soybean crush facilities being built in North Dakota could encourage growth in the state’s livestock industry. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans sees potential for growth in many areas. "What comes first, the chicken or the egg?…A New Soy Crush Facility Would Boost Local Basis
Published October 4, 2021
A soy crush facility being considered in the Casselton, North Dakota area. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says adding another soybean processor in the state would improve basis for local farmers. "North Dakota always has a dramatic, negative basis.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 4, 2021
Energy prices are on fire, which is affecting the cost of fertilizer. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Agency Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the basis values remain very strong.