Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Local Leaders at the White House
Published January 15, 2020
Approximately 200 people were invited to the White House for the signing of phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement. Agriculture was well represented at the ceremony and several local leaders from the Dakotas and Minnesota were in attendance. That…ND Corn Farmer Places in Yield Contest
Published January 13, 2020
A Berlin, North Dakota farmer is a first-place state award winner in the National Corn Growers Association yield contest. Situated in the southeast part of the state, Steve Huber credits the success to advanced precision agriculture technology. "I'm pretty particular,…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published January 13, 2020
For perspective on the latest market news, listen to this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Market. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi discusses the USDA supply/demand report, the China trade deal and more.Soybean Production Took the Biggest Hit in ND
Published January 13, 2020
The size of North Dakota’s soybean crop is down 27 percent from 2018. At 32 bushels per acre, the average soybean yield dropped three bushels. Despite the harvest challenges, North Dakota corn production increased two percent year-over-year. The average corn…Unknowns Remain for U.S. Corn
Published January 10, 2020
Following Friday's USDA reports, unknowns remain for the 2019 corn crop. CHS Hedging market analyst Curt Abfalter says corn is still standing. “The latest USDA harvest progress report said less than ten percent of the corn acres still haven’t been…ND Companies Awarded $23 Million for Broadband Projects
Published January 8, 2020
USDA is investing $23 million in two high-speed broadband projects for more than 2,600 rural households and 78 businesses in North Dakota. Polar Communications of Park River and Daktel Communications of Jamestown will use the funding to create and improve…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market
Published January 6, 2020
Gold is starting the week at seven-year highs. Crude oil is also moving higher. In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the importance of these outside markets…Cash Grain Basis Widens in Final Weeks of 2019
Published January 3, 2020
Cash grain basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network widened in the last two weeks of 2019 as futures prices improved. The net cash price of 14 percent protein spring wheat improved…A Need for Feed
Published January 2, 2020
Livestock producers in portions of North Dakota are in need of feed. Excessive moisture, flooding and the early October snowstorm halted corn harvest and hay production. "With excessive moisture, it's been a challenge to get hay out. If it was…