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Review ’18 Weed Control Plans
Published May 8, 2018
Now is the time for farmers to be evaluating their weed control plans for the 2018 growing season. Maverick Ag agronomist Mark Rohrich, based in Ashley, North Dakota, tell farmers to stick with the plan they had going into the…Livestock, Grain Markets Close Mixed
Published May 8, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it was a decent day in the grain and oilseed markets, especially for soybeans. The livestock markets were under pressure for most of the day on Tuesday.Crop Watch
Published May 8, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. RRFN made stops in Minnesota at Halstad, Ada and Mahnomen Check out this Facebook video near Hillsboro, North Dakota where Sarah…MFBF Update
Published May 8, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser provides a legislative update.Strong Support for the Grains at Midday
Published May 8, 2018
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Jim Emter says the grains are in a recovery or retrace back to keep things in line. “On Thursday, we’ll get USDA’s crop report. It’s our first complete outlook of new crop supply and…Canada Closes Bovine Tuberculosis Investigation
Published May 8, 2018
Canada has closed the bovine tuberculosis investigation that began nearly two years ago. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted lab culture tests on about 30,000 animals tested during its probe. The investigation started in 2016 after finding six cases of…Farm Credit Loan Volume Up
Published May 8, 2018
Combined net income for the Farm Credit System increased 1.8 percent to $1.27 billion for the first quarter of 2018. Net interest income was $2 billion for the first quarter of 2018, compared to $1.9 billion for the first quarter…Bioindustry Summit to be Held This Week
Published May 8, 2018
The 2018 Bioindustry Summit is set for Wednesday on the North Dakota State University campus. Topics will include efficiency gains in corn ethanol production, soybean-based biodiesel and market development, as well as updates on federal biofuel policy and trade. NDSU…Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Area Horses
Published May 8, 2018
Several cases of the equine herpes virus have been confirmed in horses in North Dakota and surrounding states this spring. The recent cases are a reminder for horse owners to practice good biosecurity. EHV can be spread by airborne droplets,…