North Dakota
Now present in seven states, the small pest is taking a toll on soybean crops and making Midwest growers look beyond traditional insecticides for yield protection.
“AgriMax is a great fit for The Arthur Companies because its culture and how they’ve served growers,” says James Burgum, CEO of The Arthur Companies. “We are two independent businesses that have competed to earn growers’ business and trust—first and foremost.”
UPDATE: BAMWX.com meteorologist Bret Walts is forecasting potentially damaging wind storms forming over large parts of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North and South Dakota starting Monday evening and lasting into the night.
A false report surfaced online, eliciting a direct response from the manufacturer that could not be more clear: “We’re not shutting down U.S. manufacturing. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.”
North Dakota becomes first state to enact law focusing on federal labels for product use and safety
Steady investment in ‘green’ biofuels has promised new market demand for farmers and ethanol producers, but will that continue in 2025?
Officially, the former West Central Ag Services has joined the CHS supply chain as a new ag retail business unit called CHS West Central.
The vote was scheduled for Nov. 7 after West Central Ag members had an opportunity to review the offer from CHS for acquisition. However, earlier in the week The Arthur Companies resubmitted its offer and campaigned for a second look.
Three things make this outreach unique in the ag retail business.
North Dakota voters are facing a significant decision this fall regarding property taxes and state funding.
Jones will work with customers and dealers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and the northwest corner of Iowa.
The availability of livestock workers was ranked as more limited than crop workers and finding long-term help seen as more difficult than temporary help due to the seasonal nature of the ag industry.
Combined, the organizations have a reach of over 85,000 producers in eight states.
The Office of Investment Security proposed a rule on Friday that would require foreign entities to garner U.S. government approval before they are able to purchase land within 100 miles of eight military bases.
USDA’s weekly Crop Progress Report shows 14% of the nation’s corn crop and 9% of the soybean crop is planted. Farmers in Missouri and Tennessee are planting at a rapid pace, but the upper Midwest is already behind.
As the market balances its focus between increased planting progress and the reality of saturated soils and more chances of rain and snow in the northern tier of states, commodity prices could sway planting decisions.
“As I understand it, this rule says EPA is going to determine jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis,” says NCBA’s Ethan Lane. “This is never the way you want a bureaucracy to interact with your private businesses.”
Two to three feet of snow is forecast to fall over parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest this week. Some market watchers are beginning to question if 92 million acres of corn can actually get planted this year.
“The planting priorities are number one,” says Dr. Lee Briese of Central Ag Consulting. Jamestown, ND
Based on the National Weather Service North Central River Forecast Center’s latest forecast, there is a 90% chance that the Red River will exceed the major flood stage this spring.