Articles tagged under: North Dakota
An Uptick in Grain Entrapments
Published February 17, 2020
There seems to be an uptick in grain entrapments. Since June 1, 2019, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has tallied ten fatalities in grain bins and silos in Minnesota. "Sometimes farmers are under stress doing things they wouldn't…Regional Basis is Holding Steady
Published February 12, 2020
Cash grain basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network haven’t changed much in the past month as futures prices chop sideways. Spring wheat basis bids range from 20 to 55 cents under…WHIP Plus Discussions Continue
Published February 12, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says meetings continued this week with the USDA on the WHIP Plus program payments. He’s been meeting with Under Secretary Bill Northey and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. "On the disaster assistance, we've been going back…Linton, ND Couple Take Homes Award
Published February 11, 2020
A Linton, North Dakota couple has been honored with the National Outstanding Young Farmers award. Doug and Maria Bichler operate Bichler Simmental and Red Angus, where they raise oats, hay, corn silage and alfalfa for the cattle herd. The program…Hoeven: Lawmakers Will Reinvest in Priorities
Published February 10, 2020
The presidential budget, like others before it, will likely be rejected by Congress. In a statement, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, chair of the Ag Appropriations Committee, said lawmakers will reinvest in priorities; this is just a proposal. "Programs like…ND Soybean Processors Lawsuit Settled
Published February 10, 2020
The lawsuit between the North Dakota Soybean Processors and Spiritwood Energy Park Association has been settled. According to SEPA CEO Connie Ova, both sides are paying their own expenses and this includes no payments to either side from the other.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published February 10, 2020
China and coronavirus are getting attention in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi offers the latest insight into markets and farm economics in this update.States Working With USDA on Hemp Regs
Published February 4, 2020
States are challenged with the requirements set by the USDA in its interim final rule on hemp production. The USDA is working with states to make improvements. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said the regulatory portion is expensive and…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market
Published February 3, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Market, Advance Trading senior risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi discusses market volatility, coronavirus and crop insurance.