Canola Minute
Canola acreage is projected to be down from last year's record high. In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses the impact on canola stocks and the market. Listen here.
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ND Legislative Report
A conference committee delivered a 4-2 'do pass' recommendation on a bill that is designed to protect access to crop protection products. HB 1318 has seen changes during the legislative process. Click here to listen to the North Dakota Legislative…
More Than 10% of USDA Employees Take Second Buyout Offer
The buyout offer expired on Tuesday. The deferred resignation includes paid leave through September and is seen as a precursor to mandatory job cuts. Politico reports as many as 12,000 USDA employees accepted the buyout. That’s from a total workforce…
Dry Bean Scene
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, we learn about a Field to Fork event that promoted dry edible beans. Binford, North Dadkota farmer Megan Overby was part of the Ramsey County event. Click here to listen.
Seeding Starts in Central ND
Farmers in the Hazen, North Dakota area have started seeding spring wheat and durum. John Weinand says soil conditions are good right now. "It's been awfully dry here, we finally did get about .60 (of an inch) out of two different…
Protecting the Ag Labor Pool
In Thursday’s cabinet meeting, President Trump addressed the farm labor shortage. Trump suggested a plan to give undocumented workers an opportunity to work legally on the farm. "We're going to be working on that so a farmer will come in with…
Risk Management Tools Serve as a Backstop
President Trump authorized a 90-day pause on new tariffs on every country around the world, except China. Terrain Executive Head John Newton sees that as an opportunity for our trading partners to come to the table and negotiate trade deals. The…
CONAB Estimate Released
Crop supply agency, CONAB, estimates Brazil’s corn production at 124.7 million metric tons, up 9 million tonnes year-over-year on record planted acreage. The Safrinha corn crop production is estimated at 97.9 million metric tons. CONAB is forecasting Brazil’s soybean production…
FCA Board Receives Report on Ag Conditions
In its quarterly report on the farm economy, the Farm Credit Administration said farmers face an uncertain trade environment and the spring planting season with a strong balance sheet and favorable liquidity. Farm income is being supported by American Relief…
Ag Coalition Seek Intervener Status on MPCA/MDA Lawsuit
A coalition of nine mainstream Minnesota farm groups has filed a request to intervene in a lawsuit against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Trout Unlimited, and Minnesota…
