The weather is starting to get warmer and that means farmers should be keeping an even closer eye on their grain bin moisture levels. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang tells us some things that all producers should consider this spring. The rise in temperature increases the chances of issues happening in grain bin storage…
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After a mild winter an impact of the Minnesota and North Dakota pest populations is likely. University of Minnesota Extension Regional Educator Anthony Hanson explains the implications this weather can have in the Spring and Summer months when it comes to pests. Hanson also explained things that producers should consider doing this planting season when…
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Crop Prices are down from last year, and farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says that despite this now might not be the time to cut back on crop insurance, and that now might be more important to optimize it. For the latest news and programming in Agriculture tune into “For What It’s Worth” Facts From…
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As we move closer to spring, deadlines for the 2024 growing season are fast approaching. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says one deadline fast approaching is the deadline to file program elections. Thiesse also reminds producers that their crop insurance deadline is also fast approaching. Producers with questions are encouraged to reach out to their…
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It has been a warmer and drier-than-normal winter, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says this uncharacteristic winter will have a big impact on the 2024 planting year. Rippey tells us more about the effects this winter could have in 2024. Rippey also gave an expected forecast for the rest of the winter and spring. Rippey…
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North Dakota Senator John Hoeven held a round table session last Friday in Fargo to discuss opportunities for agriculture research and innovation in North Dakota. Hoeven says his goal is to make North Dakota the center of precision agriculture. Hoeven says this focus on precision Ag and Ag research will lead to excellent opportunities for…
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It’s February and the House of Representatives have made little to no progress on passing a new farm bill. Former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein says he is not confident in a new farm bill being passed this year due to it being an election year. Schiefelbein explained what he as a cattle…
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Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen recently returned from a six day trade mission to Morocco in an attempt to build a stronger trade relationship with the North African country. Petersen says that he thinks Morocco could be a major market for Minnesota grown products and trade. Petersen says that the University of Minnesota has played…
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After a market decrease earlier this winter Bagley Livestock Exchange Owner Billy Bushelle says that he’s seen the market go back up and likes the way it looks. Bushelle also addressed the mild winter weather the region has seen and how this uncharacteristically warm and snow lacking weather could impact the cattle industry and markets.…
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The Minnesota Senate will be going back to work this February, and agriculture legislation is always a major topic. MN Senate Ag Committee Chair Aric Putnam says that water quality legislation may be a focus this year. Putnam says that legislation that makes agriculture more affordable, profitable and efficient will be a focus of the…
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