News
Bunge Reports First Quarter Loss
Published May 2, 2018
Bunge is reporting a first quarter loss of $29 million, compared to a profit of $39 million one year ago. Moving forward, the silver lining for the company could be in the soybean crush. Bunge Chief Executive Officer Soren Schroder…A New Name for NDSU Extension
Published May 2, 2018
In response to a recent review by the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, the name and mission for Extension was updated. The North Dakota State University Extension Service is now known as NDSU Extension, with the new motto…Crop Watch: A Fast Planting Pace
Published May 2, 2018
M-R Consulting President Mark Ramsey says farmers in the Northern Red River Valley are getting wheat and sugarbeets planted, but it’s dry. "Lately, the wind has really dried out the topsoil to tillage depth. We're going to need a rain…Rinker Joins AFIA
Published May 2, 2018
Bridget Rinker is the new development assistant for the American Feed Industry Association. Rinker will support AFIA President and CEO Joel Newman by managing programs and communications, as well as support the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Previously, Rinker…Red Potato Market Hits a Low
Published May 2, 2018
The red potato market in the Red River Valley is at a 14-year low. The base price for #1 A-sized reds was at $15 per hundredweight or higher from September through February. In some cases, prices are now as low…Crop Watch: Planting Conditions Starting to Get Dry
Published May 2, 2018
Fordville, North Dakota farmer Greg Skibicki has been busy seeding wheat and planting corn. However, a shot of rain would be welcomed. "It's dusty," says Skibicki. "We're no-tilling into old pinto bean ground and it's real powdery on top. We…Canola Minute
Published May 2, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Associate Director Sheri Coleman continues the conversation about the Worlds of Flavors Conference.Corn Matters
Published May 2, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, MCGA President Kirby Hettver breaks down the nitrogen fertilizer rule, which is now published in the Minnesota State Register .Syngenta Lawsuit Info to be Released May 11
Published May 2, 2018
Corn farmers who are eligible for payments from Syngenta’s legal settlement will begin receiving official notices May 11. Those same farmers have until October 12 to file claims. This lawsuit deals with Syngenta’s release of the Viptera and Agrisure corn…