A Boost for Spring Wheat, Oats in SD

Published May 7, 2018

South Dakota farmers are getting the spring wheat crop in the ground. Farmers have 51 percent of the spring wheat crop planted, with six percent of the crop emerged, which is well behind last year. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service…

Potatoes, Sugarbeet Planting Improves in MN

Published May 7, 2018

Warm and dry weather conditions across Minnesota encourages fieldwork. Farmers are applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer, tilling the field and planting small grains, potatoes and sugarbeets. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says half of Minnesota’s sugarbeet crop is planted. Twenty-eight…

Sugarbeets, Spring Wheat Planting Progress in ND

Published May 7, 2018

North Dakota farmers are making planting progress. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Ag Statistics Service says 20 percent of the spring wheat crop is planted, which is behind last year’s 41 percent complete and the average. Seven percent of durum…

Closing Market Report

Published May 7, 2018

Grain and livestock markets closed lower Monday, pulled down by trade uncertainty as Fund Managers moved to the sidelines.

SD Corn Comments

Published May 7, 2018

Technology plays a vital role in modern day agriculture. Learn more in this week's Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.

U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China

Published May 7, 2018

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls spent time in China and Japan this past week. While on the trip, Kohls spoke with the Red River Farm Network, saying the relationship between the U.S. and China is sensitive. “We…

Ethanol Industry Seeks Year-Round E-15 Sales, Clarity

Published May 7, 2018

Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard is on the calendar. On Tuesday, lawmakers will meet again with President Trump. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says this is the fourth and likely final meeting. “The way…

ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region

Published May 7, 2018

ANIMART will concentrate its Stockmen's Supply business in Mandan, North Dakota with all services at the West Fargo location transitioning to Mandan by June 30. Tammy Johnson, DVM, will continue to operate in West Fargo and provide companion animal veterinary…

Every Penny Counts

Published May 7, 2018

The planting season is off to a good start, but it’s not too early to be thinking about harvest equipment. Crary Industries west region manager Michael Erickson says early-order equipment discounts should be a consideration. "Right now, every penny counts."…

Bayer AG Updates Crop Science Leadership

Published May 7, 2018

As Monsanto shares updates on changes to their Executive Leadership Team, Bayer also announces their new Executive Leadership Team for the Crop Science Division. President of Bayer’s Crop Science Division, Liam Condon, will lead the new Executive Leadership Team. Monsanto’s…

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A Boost for Spring Wheat, Oats in SD

Potatoes, Sugarbeet Planting Improves in MN

Sugarbeets, Spring Wheat Planting Progress in ND

Closing Market Report

SD Corn Comments

U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China

Ethanol Industry Seeks Year-Round E-15 Sales, Clarity

ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region

Every Penny Counts

Bayer AG Updates Crop Science Leadership

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