Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Columbia Grain Acquires Grafton Farmers Co-op
Published September 23, 2022
Columbia Grain International acquired the Grafton Farmers Co-op Grain Company in Grafton, North Dakota. "We look at this as a very lucrative position to be in because it really accents our business operation at Crystal and Minto where we were…Dry Conditions Get Worse in Dakotas and MN
Published September 23, 2022
In the last week, dry conditions worsened across the Dakotas and Minnesota. The majority of North Dakota went from abnormally dry to moderate drought. Abnormally dry conditions are getting more widespread in northeastern South Dakota compared to the previous week.…Feeling Good About the Rugby, ND Crop
Published September 23, 2022
Harvest for Rugby, North Dakota farmer Steve Fritel is rolling along. "The wheat and canola are wrapped up and we're about halfway through the dry bean harvest. We're pleased with how things turned out." Fritel doesn’t think there’s much frost…Small Grain Harvest is a Wrap in Williston, ND
Published September 23, 2022
U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper is back home harvesting in Nebraska after finishing up the small grain harvest in western North Dakota. "North Dakota had a great crop with 40 to 50 bushel durum. The durum had good…Preparing for the ’23 Farm Bill
Published September 17, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is committed to passing the next farm bill in 2023. "This is about giving the farmers stability, the reassurance they'll have, the programs they need so they can go to the bank to…Groundwork Laid for Next Farm Bill
Published September 17, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven recognizes the disaster programs must be improved and be more responsive. "We'll build those enhancements into the livestock piece of the next farm bill," says Hoeven. "That's going to be the kind of ground work…From Small Grains to Silage
Published September 13, 2022
North of Bismarck, North Dakota, Clark Coleman is getting ready to chop silage. "About 10 days ago, we had a really nice rain shower that came through. It turned the corn green again," says Coleman. "Now, it's started to dry…Dry Conditions Worsen in Dakotas and Minnesota
Published September 9, 2022
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows abnormally dry conditions changing to moderate drought in Williams and McKinzie Counties in the western part of North Dakota. Abnormally dry conditions remain across five areas of the state. In South Dakota, extreme…More Time Needed
Published September 7, 2022
The corn is getting close to black layer west of Hillsboro, North Dakota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says more growing degree days are needed for the corn to finish up. "On a good, warm day in the upper 80s…