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Abnormally Dry Conditions Expand in ND

Published August 19, 2022

NDSU Extension State Climatologist Adnan Ackyuz says the dry conditions in western North Dakota will worsen without additional soaking rains. "Western North Dakota has been drier than eastern North Dakota. We may see an expansion of those dry conditions in…

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Wheat Quality Looks Good in Finley, ND

Published August 19, 2022

Finley, North Dakota Farmers Co-op is just starting to see spring wheat come across the scale. Probe shack operator Cheryl Moore says quality looks good. "Proteins are all over the place, honestly. Some are coming in low. Others are coming…

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A Casselton, ND Soy Crush Plant Update

Published August 12, 2022

The Minnesota Soybean Processors is working through final approvals for the proposed soy crush facility in Casselton, North Dakota. Executive General Manager Jeramie Weller says the general contractor is starting to do dirt work. "The past few weeks we finished…

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Drought Hits Crops in Central and Southern Richland County, ND

Published August 12, 2022

Corn is seeing the biggest setback due to the moderately dry conditions. "The crop developed so quickly it didn't have time to root in like it did last year," said Greg LaPlante, president, GL Crop Consulting. "They're probably tapped out…

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Waiting for Wheat Harvest

Published August 12, 2022

Wahpeton, North Dakota-based custom combiner Mike Matejcek is waiting for the wheat crop to dry down to start the North Dakota harvest. "There are plenty of green heads out there; we sprayed Roundup on some acres." The crop on this…

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ND and Western MN Conditions Get Drier

Published August 11, 2022

In the last month, National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says drier conditions started to creep back into North Dakota. Rains are spotty now and there is some crop stress showing up. "Richland County is starting to pop…

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NDCGA at 35: Skunes Reflects on His Time as National President

Published August 9, 2022

Kevin Skunes is one of three North Dakotans to lead the National Corn Growers Association, serving as president in 2017 and 2018. "It was a whirlwind." In addition to ethanol policy, the farm bill was a priority during his time…

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Ethanol Expansion a Proud Moment for ND Corn

Published August 8, 2022

Kulm, North Dakota farmer and former National Corn Growers Association President Bart Schott says one of the biggest wins in North Dakota is the growth of the corn ethanol industry. There are currently six ethanol plants in the state. "In…

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Parade of Champions: Have Patience

Published August 8, 2022

Megan Rodine from Oakes, North Dakota is part of the Dakota Workers 4-H Club in Dickey County and Oakes Sargent Central Ellendale FFA Chapter. Rodine started participating in FFA and 4-H as soon as possible. "I showed beef cattle." As…

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Hoeven: A Boost in Reference Prices Needed

Published August 4, 2022

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven supports an increase in reference prices for the new farm bill. "Reference prices have to be updated for inflation or they're not relevant. We've had to update this in the past, but clearly, we're going…

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