Articles tagged under: North Dakota
Making a Difference
Published June 8, 2022
National FFA Southern Region Vice President Erik Robinson took part in the North Dakota State FFA Convention. Robinson says this role gives him an opportunity to serve. "I really believe that every person on this earth, at their core, just…Spring Wheat Planting Window Closing
Published June 6, 2022
It's getting late to plant spring wheat in the Northern Plains. Spring wheat planting in North Dakota, the nation’s largest spring wheat producing state, is at 74 percent complete. According to the USDA, that's an increase of 15 percentage points…Local Biofuel Producers Awarded Grants from COVID Market Impact
Published June 6, 2022
The USDA is granting $700 million for nearly 300 biofuel producers experiencing losses from the COVID pandemic. In North Dakota, there are five biofuel producers and facilities getting assistance. Hankinson Renewable Energy in Hankinson, North Dakota received $6.7 million. Midwest…Familiar Territory
Published June 6, 2022
Buxton, North Dakota famer Chris Hong says it’s tough to be patient in the delayed planting season. "We've had struggles this spring. Right before the last rain, we finished planting sugarbeets. We have about 2,000 acres of wheat left to…Barley Planting Wraps Up in Portions of ND
Published June 6, 2022
Near Newberg, North Dakota, Nathan Boll is done planting barley. "Our farm wasn't too bad this year, but as a whole, we won't replenish barley stocks this year to make up for the losses from the drought year." Boll says…Crop Watch
Published June 6, 2022
North of Rugby, North Dakota, Steve Fritel made planting progress before the recent rains came. "The last week of May was good for us and the weather cooperated," says Fritel. "A few of the fields we looked at and thought…An Opportunity to Grow ND’s Animal Agriculture Industry
Published June 3, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum challenged attendees at Thursday's groundbreaking event to find ways to remove barriers for agriculture to bring more animal agriculture to the state. "Whether you're building a turkey barn, a chicken operation or a dairy operation,…Renewable Diesel Demand Driving ND Soy Crush Boom
Published June 3, 2022
Marathon Petroleum will take the soybean oil from the ADM soy crush facility in Spiritwood, North Dakota, refine it to make renewable diesel in Dickinson and send it on rail to the West Coast. Marathon Senior Vice President of Strategy…A Groundbreaking at the Green Bison Soy Processing Plant
Published June 3, 2022
The former Cargill malt barley plant at the Spiritwood Energy Park in North Dakota is being converted into the state’s first soybean crush facility. With the construction site in the background, farmers and government officials met on Thursday for a…