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ND Farmers Move from Plan A to Plan C

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Much of North Dakota, South Dakota and northern Minnesota are beyond the final planting date for corn. Based in McVille, North Dakota, Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry says a few of the farmers he works with will continue planting corn…

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A Few Reminders as Final Planting Dates Come and Go

Published May 25, 2022

The final planting date for corn across much of North Dakota, South Dakota and northern Minnesota is here. Countryside Insurance Agency agent Jennifer Otteson says farmers can still plant corn after the final planting date, but crop insurance coverage will…

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Northern Plains Planting Progress Continues to Lag

Published May 24, 2022

U.S. farmers picked up the planting pace across the country in the last week, but the Northern Plains continues to lag behind. USDA has the U.S. corn crop at 72 percent planted. The Money Farm market analyst Luke Swenson says…

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Consider Wheat Disease Control

Published May 23, 2022

Planting has only started but farmers are being reminded to consider the disease threat. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says farmers should stick to their original plans for disease control with wheat acres. "With late planting, some people may…

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Profit-Taking in Wheat Markets Going Into Weekend

Published May 20, 2022

There was profit-taking in the wheat markets on Friday. Ever Ag market analyst Matt Tranel says that follows the run up in prices following India’s export ban. "That wasn't necessarily a surprise, but it was a disappointment to the markets.…

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USDA Updates U.S. New Crop Production Estimates

Published May 13, 2022

In the May WASDE report, USDA lowered new crop corn production more than trade estimates on a four bushel per acre yield decline from the March Planting Intentions report. Corn production is forecast at 14.5 billion bushels on a yield…

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Wheat Remains in the Plan

Published May 13, 2022

A large percentage of spring wheat is seeded in South Dakota and southwest North Dakota. WestBred Regional Manager Peter Comis says it is a different situation in other parts of the region. "It is still at a standstill." Despite the…

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Match Nitrogen to Yield Potential

Published May 6, 2022

With the high cost of nitrogen and a delay in spring planting, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen encourages farmers to match nitrogen to yield potential. Especially in the northern Red River Valley. "On our nitrogen calculator, we have high…

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Solving a Global Wheat Demand Puzzle

Published May 3, 2022

As long as there’s uncertainty surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, market volatility will remain. Ukraine typically exports 20 million tons of wheat each year. "About ten percent of the total world trade is coming from Ukraine," said Vince Peterson, president, U.S.…

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White House Wants to Boost U.S. Wheat and Oilseed Production

Published May 3, 2022

As part of a $33 billion request for Ukrainian aid, the White House would like to see wheat and oilseed production increase in the United States to help address global food shortages. President Biden is asking Congress for $500 million…

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