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Spring Fieldwork Begins

Published April 17, 2020

Drier and warmer conditions in the forecast for the Northern Plains have farmers eager to start spring fieldwork. Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand started planting barley on Friday. "We've also been working in the fields doing some fertilizer application…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 13, 2020

The copper market may offer optimism for the rest of the economy. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insight into that possibility in today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Grisifi offers his thoughts on…

ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended

Published April 10, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…

ND Stockmen’s Association is Compiling Changes/Cancellations List

Published April 9, 2020

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a list of industry event and cattle sale changes and cancellations. The list, along with other coronavirus resources, are available on the association’s website. If you have a change or cancellation to report,…

ND Winter-Grade Fuel Sales Extended to May 1

Published April 9, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order allowing winter-grade fuel to be sold until May 20. The order was warranted due to the state having an oversupply of winter-grade fuel due to travel restrictions and economic downturn…

North Dakota Cropland Rental Values Remain Steady

Published April 8, 2020

According to NDSU Extension, North Dakota cropland rental values remained mostly unchanged in the past several years. Across the state, the average rent was $63.17 per acre in 2014 and $63.04 per acre in 2020. "Regional swings are much wider,…

Pastureland Values Decline in ND

Published April 6, 2020

According to NDSU Extension, North Dakota pastureland values are down nearly three percent and the average pasture rental rates are down about 5.1 percent. The largest drops in rental rates are in the northwestern and south central part of North…

Minor Adjustments Expected on ND Planting Intentions

Published April 6, 2020

In a weekly webinar with NDSU Extension, Crops Economist and Marketing Specialist Frayne Olson reflected on the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report and what the data means for North Dakota. "The expectation is to have 3.2 million acres planted to corn…

Potato Processing Decline will Impact Local Acreage

Published April 6, 2020

According to Pingree, North Dakota farmer Matt VanRay, potato acres for processing are a big unknown this year. VanRay grows russet potatoes for Cavendish Farms. "We're uncertain on future demand for frozen potato products due to the coronavirus," explains VanRay.…

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 6, 2020

Stock markets are starting the week on the upside. In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi also outlines the challenges seen in the grain and livestock markets.

Articles tagged under: North Dakota

Spring Fieldwork Begins

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended

ND Stockmen’s Association is Compiling Changes/Cancellations List

ND Winter-Grade Fuel Sales Extended to May 1

North Dakota Cropland Rental Values Remain Steady

Pastureland Values Decline in ND

Minor Adjustments Expected on ND Planting Intentions

Potato Processing Decline will Impact Local Acreage

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

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