Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Rural Community Grant Funds Awarded
Published December 24, 2019
Farm Credit organizations in western North Dakota awarded eight grants totaling more than $200,000 for programs to improve lives in local communities through the Rural Community Grant Fund. The fund is a partnership between Farm Credit Services of Mandan, Farm…Cooler Temperatures in Store for the 2020 Winter
Published December 23, 2019
January is forecast to be cooler than normal, with average precipitation for North Dakota. That’s according to North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz. Until early March, temperatures will be below normal. In terms of precipitation, the Climate Prediction Center believes…What’s Hot, What’s in the Markets
Published December 23, 2019
There is a long list of what's hot in the markets right now. Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi has more in this edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets.Pederson: Optimism on Tax Credit
Published December 19, 2019
There’s optimism in the biodiesel industry regarding the proposed biodiesel tax credit. "Having a five-year extension would be huge for the industry," says Rolette, North Dakota farmer and National Biodiesel Board member Ryan Pederson. Historically, it's been two-year extensions. "Those…ND Submits Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Request
Published December 16, 2019
North Dakota is requesting a presidential major disaster declaration due to fall flooding and the early October snow storm. Governor Doug Burgum says this new disaster declaration request is focused on infrastructure. "Some of the places that sustained damage this…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published December 16, 2019
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi says the markets are taking the U.S.-China trade news seriously. While most markets are higher, the basis could adjust lower.Crop Insurance a Top Priority for ND Grain Growers
Published December 13, 2019
North Dakota Grain Growers Association lobbyist Jim Callan is keeping North Dakota wheat and barley in front of key lawmakers. "We're working closely with the North Dakota Congressional delegation. They've been very supportive. We've also been meeting with senior officials…Grisafi Opens Office in Mayville, ND
Published December 13, 2019
Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has moved his North Dakota offices to First State Bank at Mayville. The First State Bank took over this location when it acquired the First and Farmers Bank. Grisafi is featured in the…North Dakota’s Roger Johnson Retiring as NFU President
Published December 9, 2019
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson will not seek re-election when his term ends in March. Johnson notified the NFU board last week about the retirement plans. The former North Dakota agriculture commissioner and Turtle Lake native has served as…