Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Soybeans Planting Season is Wrapping Up
Published June 13, 2022
It’s past the final planting date for soybeans across the Red River Farm Network listening area, but farmers may keep planting. GL Crop Consulting Senior Crop Consultant Greg LaPlante works with growers in southeastern North Dakota. "Availability of seed is…Dicamba Application Cutoff Deadlines Coming Up
Published June 10, 2022
For farmers south of I-94, the over-the-top dicamba application cutoff date has passed in Minnesota. Minnesota Soybean’s Drift Task Force Chairman Bob Worth says the Minnesota Ag Department could not extend the application cutoff date because EPA took away the…Credit Given to the Rugby Community
Published June 8, 2022
Rugby, North Dakota FFA member Katelyn Duchscher was elected a state officer. "FFA has given me so much from career opportunities, leadership growth and meeting new friends and people. I really want to give back and encourage new members in…Finding Myself in the FFA
Published June 8, 2022
North Dakota FFA Sentinel Victoria Moreno delivered her retiring address at convention on Tuesday night. "I've found a lot of myself this year. I plan on running for a national office in 2023 and it's important to know who you…A Time of Growth
Published June 8, 2022
FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth and career success. North Dakota FFA Vice President Avery Roth values this mission. "I look back at myself when I first joined FFA as a seventh grader and just seeing how far I've grown,"…Making a Difference
Published June 8, 2022
National FFA Southern Region Vice President Erik Robinson took part in the North Dakota State FFA Convention. Robinson says this role gives him an opportunity to serve. "I really believe that every person on this earth, at their core, just…Spring Wheat Planting Window Closing
Published June 6, 2022
It's getting late to plant spring wheat in the Northern Plains. Spring wheat planting in North Dakota, the nation’s largest spring wheat producing state, is at 74 percent complete. According to the USDA, that's an increase of 15 percentage points…Local Biofuel Producers Awarded Grants from COVID Market Impact
Published June 6, 2022
The USDA is granting $700 million for nearly 300 biofuel producers experiencing losses from the COVID pandemic. In North Dakota, there are five biofuel producers and facilities getting assistance. Hankinson Renewable Energy in Hankinson, North Dakota received $6.7 million. Midwest…Familiar Territory
Published June 6, 2022
Buxton, North Dakota famer Chris Hong says it’s tough to be patient in the delayed planting season. "We've had struggles this spring. Right before the last rain, we finished planting sugarbeets. We have about 2,000 acres of wheat left to…