Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Watch Soil Temperatures as Planting Begins
Published April 24, 2020
WinField United Technical Seed Agronomist Ryan Moeller says farmers are seeding small grains near Bismarck, North Dakota. "If you go to the west, north and south of Bismarck, the wheat is going in." Moeller reminds farmers to be aware of…Northern Plains Farmers Considering Earlier Maturities This Year
Published April 24, 2020
Farmers are starting fieldwork in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. That is according to Mycogen commercial agronomist Morgan Hanson, who says the ground is still fairly saturated in places. Soil temperatures also remain on the cool side. Field lefts…ND Farmers Begin Planting Small Grains
Published April 23, 2020
Bismarck, North Dakota farmer Clark Coleman wrapped up barley planting this week. "We've been planting pretty hard for the last few days and the conditions are good." Coleman said he’ll plant spring wheat soon. "We'll probably jump into the wheat…Local Farm Groups Give Feedback on COVID-19 Package
Published April 23, 2020
The USDA is putting together a rule for the $19 billion COVID-19 aid package. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion to address with local farm groups. In the roundtable, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…More CCC Funds Become Available in July
Published April 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is partially funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation. The CCC will be receiving another $14 billion in July and those funds could be available for more coronavirus relief. "I was able to appropriate about $23.5…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 20, 2020
A stronger wheat market and big drop in nearby crude oil futures get attention in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading senior risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has all the details.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…