Articles tagged under: North Dakota
#4 Story of 2020: The 2019 Harvest Extends Into 2020
Published December 30, 2020
The number four top story of 2020 is Northern Plains weather. The region went from one of the wettest harvest seasons on record with much of the harvest done in the spring, to one of the driest growing seasons. NDAWN…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 28, 2020
In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the multiple-year highs in the corn trade and a stronger bitcoin market. Grisafi also offers a cautionary note about losing control…WHIP+ Program Quality Loss Adjustment Expected in 2021
Published December 22, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven tells the Red River Farm Network he expects USDA to have more details about the quality loss adjustment piece of the WHIP+ program in early January. "FSA had to get the other programs out. The…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 21, 2020
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says a new coronavirus strain and a travel ban in the United Kingdom has the attention of traders today. The COVID-19 economic stimulus package will include additional support for farmers and ranchers. Hear…WHIP+ Program Applications Still Being Processed
Published December 16, 2020
As 2020 wraps up, North Dakota farmers are waiting to hear more about the WHIP+ program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brad Thykeson asks for patience. "I apologize to North Dakota producers. This has been a long…Local Cattlemen Appointed to Beef Board
Published December 14, 2020
Two local cattle producers have been appointed to three-year terms on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Among those are Ray Erbele of Streeter, North Dakota and Bill Slovek of Philip, South Dakota. These appointments will take effect February…ND Farmers Union Adopts Six Resolutions in Annual Meeting
Published December 14, 2020
The North Dakota Farmers Union met virtually on Friday to discuss policy and set resolutions. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said the core policies stayed the same as 2020, but NDFU adopted six resolutions. "The first resolution focuses on strengthening…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published December 14, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi looks at a stronger wheat market, the stock market and the possibility of drought in 2021.American Soybean Association Names 2021 Leadership
Published December 11, 2020
The American Soybean Association elected a new governing committee for 2021. Valley Springs, South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott is president. Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon moves into the chairmanship role. Four new at-large members were named to the governing committee.…