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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 5, 2025
In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson cites cattle as the one bright spot in the markets. "We continue to see new all-time contract highs on a weekly basis,…Too Wet and Cold
Published May 4, 2025
Most of the fields in North Dakota's Wells and Eddy counties remain untouched. Donny Allmaras, who is in the Bremen/New Rockford area, says it has been too wet. "It's also been pretty cold for those crops," said Allmaras. "During the day,…Farming Against the Elements
Published May 4, 2025
Rhonda Larson, who farms north of East Grand Forks, was able to make significant headway in seeding wheat. "We've got about 800 acres of wheat in because that's easier to plant than beets when conditions aren't exactly perfect," said Larson.…An Update From SE ND
Published May 4, 2025
Wet weather early in the week slowed planting progress in parts of North Dakota's Cass County, but Hefty Seed agronomist Jordan Swanson said the moisture was welcome. "The wheat and sugarbeets are in around the area and we have a…Roads, Bridges and 80 MPH-Oh, My!
Published May 4, 2025
A total of $570 million has been approved for county, municipal and township roads and bridges in North Dakota. The legislative session also included a bump in the speed limit for interstate driving to 80 miles per hour. The bill…Legislative Session Wraps Up
Published May 4, 2025
The North Dakota Legislature adjourned just after 4 AM Saturday. Seventy-four of the 80 available legislative days were used. That leaves six days if lawmakers need to return to Bismarck to complete any unfinished business.A Week of Action
Published May 4, 2025
The National Farmers Union is on Capitol Hill this week for what is billed 'a week of action.' Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl is part of the delegation that will be meeting with lawmakers this week. "We're planting right…Thykeson, Campbell, Blomgren Appointed
Published May 3, 2025
USDA has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state directors. In North Dakota, Brad Thykeson has been reinstated as FSA State Director and Tom Campbell was selected to lead the Rural Development…Farmers Gear Up for Spring Planting
Published May 2, 2025
NDSU Extension Agent Michelle Gilley says field conditions in Eddy County are great and farmers are ready to get the tractors rolling. "It's starting to dry out enough to plant. The flatter fields are still a little bit ponded, but…