Winter Wheat Quality Still Behind 2021 Progress
(NDAgConnection.com) – The most recent Crop Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that 32% of the winter wheat planted was rated in good/excellent condition this past week compared to 30% the previous week and
U.N. Report: Food Prices Are at Highest Level Ever
(NDAgConnection.com) – World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels ever, as war in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils, the Food
Pres. Biden allows E-15 Summer sales
President Joe Biden is traveling to Iowa today to announce his administration will issue a waiver to allow the widespread sale of E15, a blend of 15 percent ethanol mixed with gasoline, during the summer months. “This
Climate Change Demands Near Perfect Weed Control in Soybean
(NDAgConnection.com) – Growing crops in a changing climate is tough enough, but when weeds factor in, soybean yields take a massive hit. That’s according to new research from the University of Illinois and the USDA Agricultural Research
Study: Meat Industry Not Threatened by Plant-Based Alternatives
(NDAgConnection.com) – At least for now, there is no reason for the traditional meat industry to have much of a beef with producers of plant-based burgers and other meat alternatives, new research suggests. The study showed that
Just 2 Days Suitable for Fieldwork in North Dakota
(NDAgConnection.com) – For the week ending Sunday, there were 1.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Reports indicated that, on average, producers intend to begin fieldwork on April 18. Topsoil moisture
Chahinkapa Zoo membership drive at Dakota Coffee
The 2022 Chahinkapa Zoo membership drive will take place on Wednesday, April 13th from 7 am till 1 pm. Purchase a 2022 Zoo membership and receive 20% off your entire order at Dakota Coffee.
World Crop Acres Grow by 73 million in Two Years
(NAFB.com) – The total number of global crop acres rose by 73 million during the last two years. Agricultural Economic Insights first observed an uptick in global acreage in 2020. The number of acres had trended sideways
Leach Home adds Adult Day Care to services
Lindsey Auwarter, Leach Home Director is pleased to announce that the Leach Home is now offering Adult Day Care to their list of services. Those interested are encouraged to call the Leach Home at 701-642-4283 for more
U.S. Cattlemen Applaud Bill Updating the Packers and Stockyards Act
(NAFB.com) – The bipartisan Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act, or A-PLUS Act, got introduced into the House last week. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says it’s a long-overdue idea that will help spur more