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Don’t Skimp on Phosphorus
Published May 3, 2018
North Dakota State University Soil Science Professor R. Jay Goos reminds wheat growers not to skimp on phosphorus. "The yield of spring wheat is provided by three types of stems: main stem, T1 tiller from the base of the first…Plan Now for Next Year’s Weed Control
Published May 3, 2018
As farmers think about weed control, many are evaluating practices for the current season. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters wants farmers to be thinking about next year's weed control now. “The best way to get…ND Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers
Published May 3, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association held officer elections at a recent board meeting. Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson will serve as president. In addition, Ryan Pederson of Rolette will serve as vice president and Greg Gussiaas of Carrington…Dairy Revenue Insurance Should be Available by Late Summer
Published May 3, 2018
The American Farm Bureau Federation has developed a new risk management product focused on milk revenue prices. The current landscape of insurance products available to dairy farmers involve margin-based tools. Director of Market Intelligence John Newton says Dairy Revenue Protection…’18 Dry Bean Production by Class
Published May 3, 2018
According to USDA, dry bean planted are is projected to decline by more than 7 percent to a total of 1.37 million acres in 2018. In the most recent Vegetable and Pulses Outlook, projected production by class is similar to…Dollar Index Influencing Markets
Published May 3, 2018
The commodity markets have maintained a more mellow tone. Ag News Daily market analyst Mike Pearson says, in this case, no news is good news. However, a couple additional market factors have been seen. Over the past two weeks, the…Closing Markets: Grains Rally, Livestock Mixed
Published May 3, 2018
The grains rallied into the close with July soybeans settling with double digit gains. Cattle markets were higher while the lean hogs couldn't hold their gains and ended lower.Severe Drought Introduced to North-Central ND
Published May 3, 2018
Soil moisture supplies are short in a large share of North Dakota and South Dakota. The latest Drought Monitor expands the areas with abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions. Severe drought conditions are now being reported in north-central North Dakota.…Another RFS Meeting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Published May 3, 2018
Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard and RINs is on the schedule. President Donald Trump will meet with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomy and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst on Tuesday. This…