Sugarbeet Report
In this week's Sugarbeet Report, NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Entomologist Mark Boetel prepared farmers for the season ahead and the insect and pest threat. Listen to the report.
News
Taking Town Hall Message to DC
The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a series of town hall meetings in March and April. The information gathered at those events was shared with lawmakers during this past week in Washington. Wabasso farmer Paul Sobocinski said tariffs were brought up…
Interest Rates Remain Unchanged
As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged. Regarding future rate cuts, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the words ‘wait and see’ nearly a dozen times in the news briefing. Powell said the economic impact of tariffs has not yet…
US-UK Trade Deal Announced
The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a new trade deal. The details are still being worked out, but it is designed to increase market access for both countries. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was part of the Oval…
Disaster Relief Timeline Outlined
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the timeline for releasing the disaster assistance approved by Congress at the end of last year. Payments for USDA’s Emergency Livestock Relief Program, which covers drought and wildfire-related losses, will start being made at the…
Dietary Guidelines Expected by Early Fall
During a House Appropriations hearing, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA is working with the Health and Human Services Department on the new dietary guidelines. The details will be released in the early fall. The Dietary Guidelines are released every…
Canola Flea Beetles Like the Warm Weather
The warm weather has accelerated the emergence and development of insects, including canola flea beetles. The NDSU Crop and Pest Report said the canola flea beetles were identified near Cooperstown. They typically begin feeding on volunteer canola and weeds, like…
U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports Not Hurting Canada
The Canadian government has ended its investigation of renewable diesel imports from the U.S. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined there are no unfair trade practices. Canada has only one renewable diesel company, Tidewater Renewables, which maintains U.S. imports are…
Two ND Towns Named Finalists in Cenex Hometown Competition
Cenex has announced the five finalists for its Hometown Throwdown competition. Now in its second year, this contest celebrates local communities by recognizing and funding the best festivals in the country. Two of the five finalists are in North Dakota;…
Farmer Sentiment Climbs Despite Trade Uncertainty
In the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University and the CME Group, farmer sentiment rose by eight points over last month, showing a continued positive outlook on the U.S. ag economy. "It was a little bit surprising that we…
