Articles tagged under: North Dakota
NASS Sending Out County Ag Production Survey Soon
Published November 21, 2019
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service or NASS will survey farmers in 41 states, including North Dakota, as part of its County Agricultural Production Survey. North Dakota State Statistician Darin Jantzi says the survey is going out later than usual. "The…Variable Corn Moisture Near Wimbledon, ND
Published November 21, 2019
The corn moisture is variable near Wimbledon, North Dakota. Farmer Mike Clemens says much of the corn is between 30 to 36 percent moisture. "Late maturity corn is well over 30 percent moisture. Other varieties seeded towards the end of…Weber Joins the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association
Published November 20, 2019
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association named Harrison Weber their new Executive Director. Weber is currently working with the North Dakota Soybean Council. He’s looking forward to building relationships with lawmakers and dive into policy. "The sugar industry can…Local Farmers Elected to National Biodiesel Board
Published November 20, 2019
The National Biodiesel Board elected new leadership to their governing board this week. The board oversees the development and success of biodiesel. Included on board is Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson and Centerville, South Dakota farmer Tom Ostrem. Board…Angus Association CEO Visits with ND Cattlemen
Published November 18, 2019
From a polar vortex, to flooding, drought and fires, it has been a tough year for cattle producers across the United States. American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully recently visited with cattlemen about these challenges during the North Dakota Angus…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 18, 2019
Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the latest market news and trends in the weekly edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets.Harvest Wraps Up for Niagara, ND Farmer, But Challenges Remain for 2020
Published November 15, 2019
It was a relief for Niagara, North Dakota farmer Mike Kelly when the last of the 2019 soybean crop went through the combine and into the bin. The hopes of finishing harvest anytime soon were small after two feet of…Questions on Crop Insurance Come from ND Farmers
Published November 12, 2019
Meeting with North Dakota farmers, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre fielded questions on prevent plant, revenue protection and quality discounts. "We're looking for ways to make sure quality discounts don't impact Actual Production History going forward." Barbre says…ND Farmers Meet with RMA Administrator Barbre
Published November 12, 2019
USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre and North Dakota Senator John Hoeven met with North Dakota farmers, bankers and crop insurance agents this past week. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson said there were numerous questions about what qualifies…