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Forecast looks bright for sunflowers in 2020

Apr 03, 2020

Higher new crop prices than last year and Act of God contracts make sunflowers a better bet this year.

Check containment ponds daily to avoid overflow

Apr 02, 2020

The spring thaw could create flooding problems with containment ponds and manure stacking areas.

Top tips for managing crops on 2019’s Prevented Plant fields

Apr 01, 2020

NRCS and SDSU specialists provide tips and advice on managing crops on last year’s Prevented Plant acres.

Who in agriculture isn’t crying right now?

Apr 01, 2020

Inside Dakota Ag: Despite ag's current issues, there will be opportunities on the other side of COVID-19.

Ag input supply chain remains solid in Dakotas

Mar 31, 2020

Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension specialist, discussed the coronavirus’ impact on ag.

Morning Market Review for April 3, 2020

Apr 03, 2020

Wheat regains yesterday’s losses. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for April 2, 2020

Apr 02, 2020

Wheat extends losing streak.

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What you can learn from fertilizer's COVID-19 precautions

Apr 03, 2020

COVID-19 leads to milk dumping, plunging dairy prices

Apr 03, 2020

What should USDA be studying?

Apr 03, 2020

NRCS proposes changing conservation practice standards

Apr 03, 2020

New tool to help track attitudes, market

Apr 02, 2020

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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 3, 2020

Apr 03, 2020

DFA to acquire Dean Foods' assets, farmers dumping milk, Prospective Plantings report out and COVID-19 news.

Livestock

Meat processing employees demand more protection

Apr 02, 2020

First worker tested positive for COVID-19 last week, social distancing not possible in processing plants where workers work side by side.

Nathan and Caroline Spangler pulling calf on sled in the mud

'Quarancalving' and other PE activities

Apr 02, 2020

Need some physical activity for your crisis schooling? We can help you out!

Inside Dakota Ag

What is General Mills up to?

Mar 24, 2020

The global food company has a program to help select farm families adopt regenerative farming practices.

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EPA approves use of isoxaflutole on GMO soybeans

Mar 31, 2020

Restrictions apply and the new use is limited to specific counties in 25 states.

Field results show bio-product fixes N

Apr 02, 2020

Pivot Bio releases results from 2019 showing a consistent yield bump and nitrogen savings across diverse geography.

Tools for around the farm

Mar 31, 2020

Slideshow: Here’s an eclectic look at new tools for a range of chores around the farm, from shop to field.

Raven buys the rest of DOT Technology

Mar 30, 2020