Articles tagged under: North Dakota
NDSU Extension and Ag Research Budget Bill Passes Both Chambers
Published April 28, 2021
The NDSU Extension and Agriculture Research budget bill has passed both chambers of the North Dakota legislature. Now, Senate Bill 2020 awaits Governor Doug Burgum’s signature. The legislation fully restores the governor’s recommend cuts for NDSU Extension, the Research Extension…North Dakota Drought Hotline Reactivated
Published April 28, 2021
Drought conditions are persisting across North Dakota, with 93 percent of the state in severe or extreme drought. That’s why Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reactivated the Drought Hotline and, which was first made available in 2017. Ranchers who need…ND Lawmakers Work on Securing More Infrastructure Dollars
Published April 26, 2021
An effort to secure at least $30 million for rural roads and infrastructure is still in the works this North Dakota Legislative Session. Senator Terry Wanzek says the funding is attached to the Office of Management and Budget bill. "The…Feeder Cattle Runs Lighten, Replacement Heifers Continue to Move
Published April 26, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to see lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 1,200 head at their Wednesday sale. There were not enough feeder steers for a price comparison.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 26, 2021
New contract highs were seen overnight for corn, wheat and soybeans. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi looks at the strong demand. At the same time, input costs…Private Property Bill Reaches Gov. Burgum’s Desk
Published April 25, 2021
A private property rights bill, SB 2144, has cleared both the North Dakota Senate and House. Specifically, this bill enhances landowners’ criminal trespass protection on fenced land and allows for an electronic posting option. Now, it goes to Governor Doug…The Sugarbeet Report
Published April 22, 2021
Sugarbeet planting is expected to pick up as fields get fit. Find out more in The Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, Summit Agro USA, Inspire XT by Syngenta and H&S Manufacturing.Ethanol Plant Basis Levels Remain Strong
Published April 22, 2021
Basis levels at ethanol plants across the Northern Plains remain strong. Green Plains Energy – Ottertail at Fergus Falls, Minnesota is five cents over the May futures for April and May delivery. Hankinson Renewable Energy at Hankinson, North Dakota is…ND Lawmaker Proud of Value-Added Agriculture Investments
Published April 22, 2021
Looking back on the North Dakota Legislative Session, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Dennis Johnson is pleased with the work that’s been done to encourage more value-added agriculture projects in the state. "We created a fund in the Bank of North…