Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Grassland CRP Enrollment Tops 2.5 Million
Published September 13, 2021
More than 2.5 million acres of grassland have been signed up for the Conservation Reserve Program. This is double last year’s enrollment and brings total CRP acres to more than 5.3 million. FSA accepted 2,250 acres of grasslands for CRP…Parade of Champions – Jack Thompson
Published September 13, 2021
The Parade of Champions radio series highlights the hard work of 4–H and FFA youth across the region. Seventeen-year-old Jack Thompson of Page, North Dakota belongs to the Tri-County Trailblazers 4-H club. Thompson has been involved with many different projects…Bean Harvest Underway in Northern Red River Valley
Published September 13, 2021
Near Emerado, North Dakota, farmer Jared Hagert is harvesting navy beans and pinto beans. "Right now, they're below average. There's later planted beans that looks a bit better. It's coming off now and there are many combines rolling. We've got…As Canola Harvest Wraps Up, Farmers Prep for Soybean Harvest
Published September 13, 2021
Carpio, North Dakota farmer and the president of the Northern Canola Growers Association Pat Murphy wrapped up canola harvest over Labor Day weekend. "We've had yields ranging from 1,200 pounds to 2,100 pounds. That's remarkable. As hot as it was…Parade of Champions – Brayden Lachenmeier
Published September 13, 2021
As a third grader, Bradyn Lachenmeier of Tappen, North Dakota begged his parents to join 4-H. Over his many years in both 4-H and FFA, Lachemeier has shown beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats, along with a very successful…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published September 13, 2021
Following Friday's USDA supply/demand report, there was positive news for the market. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says markets rallied after initial weakness. An acreage battle…USDA Invests in Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Published September 10, 2021
The USDA will invest $464 million to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure across the country. In Minnesota, seven farms received grants to purchase and install grain dryers. North Dakota and South Dakota farms also received grants to purchase and…Conditions Improve Across Northern Plains
Published September 10, 2021
Recent rains are improving the drought conditions across the Dakotas and Minnesota, but many counties are still experiencing abnormal dryness to exceptional drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows an improvement in exceptional conditions in Benson, Eddy or Wells Counties…Taking a Fresh Look at a Familiar Issue
Published September 10, 2021
Wednesday’s roundtable discussion wasn’t the first meeting North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer’s had about the enforcement of Waterfowl Production Area easements. "We've had a number of meetings over the years. We've had a lot of the same land owners attending…