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China Trade Discussions Progressing, No Agreement Yet
Published June 4, 2018
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators ended trade discussions without reaching an agreement Sunday. A statement by China’s news agency says both sides achieved real progress for ag and energy trade, but details need to be worked out. The statement also…Wheat Acres and Yields Lower in North TX
Published June 3, 2018
Oklahoma custom harvester Greg Thurman has been cutting wheat near Vernon, Texas. Thurman says acres and yields are lower. "We're cutting probably one-third of the acres we normally do. I guess we're cutting about one-third of the crop too, because it's…SD Cattlemen Looking for Moisture
Published June 3, 2018
Both the western and north central parts of South Dakota remain dry. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Specialist Warren Rusche says grazing resources could start to dwindle by the end of June if adequate rainfall isn’t received. In addition,…Blue and Gold on the NDSU Campus
Published June 3, 2018
This week, the blue and gold jackets will gather on the North Dakota State University campus. North Dakota FFA members from across the state have been preparing for a variety of career and leadership development contests. North Dakota FFA State…World Pork Expo Coming Up This Week
Published June 3, 2018
World Pork Expo begins Wednesday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The Pork Checkoff sponsors the PORK Academy on Wednesday and Thursday. "The Pork Checkoff is the largest sponsor at World Pork Expo and we will be…Extension Sought for MPP Enrollment
Published June 2, 2018
A coalition of 16 U.S. senators, including Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, is calling on USDA to extend the deadline to enroll in the updated Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers. This past Friday was the final day…WestBred Wheat Report
Published June 1, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says farmers have options when it comes to yield and protein.Grains and Livestock End Mixed
Published June 1, 2018
Trade Retaliation and Weather lead to a mixed closeCrops Popping Up with Warm Weather
Published June 1, 2018
Dennis Renner, who farms near Mandan, North Dakota, is wrapping up his planting schedule. "Soon, we'll spray for broadleaves. Everything's growing fast with this warm weather." The corn is off to a good start and soybeans are being planted. "We…