Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Dry Bean Scene
Published August 7, 2020
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, listen to crop updates from the Portland and Rugby, North Dakota areas. This program on the Red River Farm Network is made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, BASF, Johnstown Bean Company and…ND Groups Ask USDA to Adjust Haying and Grazing Deadline
Published August 6, 2020
Eight North Dakota agricultural organizations are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to reconsider a decision to not adjust prevent plant haying and grazing dates. This would relieve pressure for farmers and ranchers holding animals due to a backlog at processing…Small Grain Harvest Nears Completion in Wahpeton Area
Published August 4, 2020
In the Wahpeton, North Dakota area, small grain harvest is about two-thirds complete by the first week of August. GL Crop Consulting President and agronomist Greg LaPlante says spring wheat and barley harvest is expected to wrap by the end…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 3, 2020
In this episode of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insight into the corn, soybean and wheat markets. The gold market is on fire and that is also discussed.Tacky Field Conditions Challenge Cover Crop Seedings
Published August 3, 2020
Farmers with prevent plant ground near Hillsboro, North Dakota are trying to get cover crops seeded in-between rains. Lovas Crop Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says it’s not easy to work in the tacky field conditions. "I'm hoping we can get…Parade of Champions: Abbi Steeke
Published July 31, 2020
Abbi Steeke of Rhame, North Dakota is passionate about livestock. This past year, Abbi has been involved with the livestock judging program at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas. “Livestock judging is something that helps us know how to produce…Pre-Harvest Update Reveals a Variable ND Spring Wheat
Published July 28, 2020
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association and North Dakota Wheat Commission hosted a virtual pre-harvest spring wheat event on Tuesday. More than 200 participants got an update on the Northern Plains crop, including the variable spring wheat in North Dakota.…Potato News
Published July 27, 2020
The recent rains continue to keep potato fields saturated south of Grand Forks, North Dakota. That’s slowing some fresh red and yellow potato growth, according to farmer Tim Myron. Hear more in the latest Potato News. This program is made…Senate COVID-19 Package for Ag Expected to Total $34 Billion
Published July 27, 2020
The Senate’s version of the phase four economic stimulus package could propose around $34 billion to help farmers and ranchers. According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the Senate isn’t approaching an increase in the Commodity Credit Corporation in this…