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Old crop sunflower market stays strong

Aug 04, 2020

Sunflower stocks are down and export demand is up as a bigger U.S. sunflower crop begins blossoming.

Do not plant unsolicited seeds sent from China

Aug 03, 2020

State officials in North and South Dakota have issued warnings on handling unsolicited seeds from China.

How tillage affects soil microbe populations

Jul 31, 2020

South Dakota State University compares populations of soil microbes under different tillage systems.

COVID-19 may boost Northern Plains specialty crops demand

Jul 30, 2020

Dining and buying habits have changed due to the pandemic; will current trends continue once it's over?

Join my evening walk to check the crops

Jul 29, 2020

Slideshow: Enjoy the sights of a summer evening in the Red River Valley.

Morning Market Review for Aug. 4, 2020

Aug 04, 2020

Corn, soybeans fall on strong condition ratings. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for Aug. 4, 2020

Aug 04, 2020

Bullish yield expectations trigger bearish prices.

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Smithfield defends its pandemic response

Aug 04, 2020

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Aug 04, 2020

$462 million invested in water infrastructure

Aug 04, 2020

2020 grain drying season looking normal

Aug 04, 2020

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2 tech firms partner to allow farmer data sharing

Aug 04, 2020

The Climate Corporation can now share information into the WinField United data silo. The partnership offers farmers more management information.

Livestock

Coronavirus vectors, regenerative ag and a beef update

Jul 31, 2020

This episode of the Around Farm Progress podcast gets a look at some interesting disease research, a soil health project, and an update from a big...

Beef producers: Do you want to vote on the checkoff?

Jul 28, 2020

A nationwide petition drive requesting referendum on ending the Beef Checkoff program continues.

Inside Dakota Ag

Sweet nothings: Sugar industry fights misleading labels

Jul 21, 2020

Inside Dakota Ag: The Sugar Association has petitioned FDA to call out non-nutritive sweeteners.

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Dredging project cleared to boost Mississippi River capacity

Jul 31, 2020

Aided by United Soybean Board-funded research, a dredging project long sought on the river will improve freight-based transportation.

China accelerates U.S. corn buying with record purchase

Jul 30, 2020

China makes its largest purchase of corn, taking a step towards meeting the trade agreement.

Farmers Business Network raises money to expand

Aug 03, 2020

Company valuation grows to $1.75 billion this year from $1.1 billion last year.

Virtual demos show many machines in action

Jul 28, 2020