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Mixed Moisture Conditions in NE ND
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Planting is slowly getting underway in northeastern North Dakota. St. Thomas-area farmer Brent Baldwin said conditions vary depending on the area. “It’s kind of hit and miss,” Baldwin said. “We got a couple quarters of wheat in, and after today,…Farm Bankruptcies Spike Amid Rising Costs
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Farm bankruptcies jumped 55 percent from 2023 to 2024 and are climbing higher this year, driven by low commodity prices and high input costs. Tariff uncertainty, immigration policy changes, and delayed federal support are adding to the financial strain for…Spring Seeding Progressing Smoothly in Central ND
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Mandan, North Dakota area farmer Dennis Renner says small grain seeding is nearly complete under excellent field conditions. “Conditions are perfect,” said Renner. “We've been seeding small grain and we'll finish our small grain next week. Most people are nearing…West Central Minnesota Farmers See Improved Planting Conditions
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Farmers in west central Minnesota are seeing progress as planting picks up pace. Elbow Lake farmer Scott Swenson reports that conditions have improved significantly in recent days. "Starting to go pretty good now. Just the last couple of days, I…“Ideal Planting Conditions” in SE North Dakota
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Farmers in southeastern North Dakota are making strong strides with spring planting, benefiting from favorable conditions this year. Oakes area farmer Scott German shared that the heavy wet snow from last month came at the perfect time, providing much-needed moisture…North Dakota Ag Leaders Urge Rollins to Support E15
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North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch called Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' visit to the state a “historic day for farmers.” Mauch and other ag leaders pushed for a permanent waiver to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel, highlighting…SW ND Shows Steady Progress Despite Dry Conditions
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Elgin, North Dakota area farmer Harlan Klein is nearly finished with spring wheat seeding, estimating about two days of work left. Despite dry conditions, Klein said planting has gone smoothly. “The top inch of the soil is dry. And actually,…Rains Delay Planting in NE ND
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Wet weather is keeping farmers like Fred Lukens of Aneta, North Dakota, out of the fields this week. “There's a few guys that have spread some fertilizer and got over with a field cultivator to work it in,” Lukens said.…Rollins Teams Up with Musk to Modernize USDA
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says a new partnership with Elon Musk is helping to modernize the USDA and better serve farmers. “I’ve now worked right next to Elon for a couple of months now, and his heart and his mind…