Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Ranchers in the Dakotas Making Some Hay
Published June 28, 2021
Pastures have been lacking timely moisture to get grasses going this haying and grazing season. This is creating challenges for livestock producers in the Northern Plains. Plans have changed several times because of water quality and reduced forage production. "The…Emergency Haying and Grazing Available in Many Areas
Published June 28, 2021
According to the USDA, 100 percent of North Dakota counties are eligible for emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground. Ninety-two percent of South Dakota counties and one-third of Minnesota counties also have that emergency designation. CRP participants requesting emergency…North Dakota Seeking Flexibility from RMA on Drought
Published June 28, 2021
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is asking the USDA for flexibility on failed acres due to the drought. Goehring wants the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider allowing non-program crops, cover crops or forage to be planted on failed…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 28, 2021
There is major volatility in the markets with major USDA reports coming out at midweek. A long holiday weekend will also be a consideration. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has more details in this week's edition of What's…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 25, 2021
Hope, North Dakota farmer Josh Ihry was able to plant all of his dry bean acres this year. Most of the crop escaped the frost and wind because of a later planting date. Hear more from Ihry in the Dry…Dry Conditions Continue to Expand in Northern Plains
Published June 24, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across Minnesota and South Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions are expanding in the northwestern part of Minnesota, across portions of Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater and Hubbard…Crop Watch
Published June 24, 2021
The crops near Hitterdal, Minnesota look good considering what’s been thrown at it this year. Beau Jacobson with Premium Ag Solutions says it's been a garden spot. "There are lingering issues from dry planting, weak stands and shallow seeded crops…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published June 21, 2021
Timely rain was seen this weekend over a large portion of the Northern Plains and Midwest. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insight into the current…Crop Watch
Published June 20, 2021
Variable is how Scott Gauslow describes the crop north of Colfax, North Dakota. "The heat really pushed the corn and we've had other struggles along the way. A few weeks ago, we had frost and wind and had to replant…