Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Crop Watch
Published May 12, 2020
Fieldwork varies across the Northern Plains. "In the western part of North Dakota, conditions look alright. Moving east and north, there are some wet pockets of ground that is taking awhile to get into," said Spencer Wagner, ag sales manager,…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…ND Stockmen Introduce “Beef Relief” Program
Published May 11, 2020
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is teaming up with the Great Plains Food Bank to provide North Dakota families in need with beef during the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly-established Beef Relief Program is donating $20,000 to purchase beef from North…Agronomist Provides Spring Alfalfa Fertilization Tips
Published May 11, 2020
It’s that time of year where the 2020 forage crop is either being planted or coming to life after the winter season. WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says farmers should not forget about spring fertilization of alfalfa…Strong Interest in WHIP+ Program in North Dakota
Published May 11, 2020
The Farm Service Agency received more than 3,600 WHIP+ applications from North Dakota. So far, North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brad Thykeson says more than 650 payments are paid out. There have been some delays, but Thykeson…Planting Patience Can Go a Long Way
Published May 11, 2020
Right now, a little planting patience can go a long way. "Farmers are probably better off putting in corn and soybeans when the ground conditions are right," said Evan Twedt, technical agronomist, DEKALB Asgrow. "We tell people the earlier planting…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 11, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines a positive demand outlook. On the other side of the coin, the cold, weather is influencing the planting season.The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 9, 2020
Sugarbeet growers in North Dakota and Minnesota made good planting progress over the past week. Learn more in the latest Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing and…Attorney Generals, Ag Organizations Support Federal Investigation of the Beef Market
Published May 9, 2020
Attorney generals from 11 states, along with agricultural organizations and Congressional members, are calling for a federal investigation into the beef market. "There is great diversity between the price of finished cattle coming out of feedyards and going to packers…