A North Dakotan farmer had a seat at the table when U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew N. Ferguson announced the investigation of fertilizer price hikes at a McKinney, Texas, farm shop after hearing farmers complain about high fertilizer costs that have risen sharply since 2020.
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Several issues continue to shape the cattle markets, including cattle on feed numbers, New World screwworm and consumer meat demand amid the broader economic trends.
One of the dominant focuses for the grain market through mid-summer is threatening weather and the expected arrival of El Niño.
LA CROSSE, Wis. – “Buy a new milk truck and I’ll come back,” was Marilyn Smith’s reply to her boyfriend Vladimir “Bud” Shiftar back in 1950.
Right this very minute down on the farm we are busy sharing our farm with visitors. I’m sure Tom would prefer me to not pick the time of year when he is crazy busy trying to spray, taking care of cattle stuff and every other thing that we seem to have to do, but I’m honestly not sure what ti…
Energy prices are continuing to drive inflation up – 4.2 percent – the highest rate since 2023, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist.
A successful marksman has a steady hand and a sharp eye. Equally important to the 4-H’ers and instructors in the Knox County Shooting Sports program is safety.
It's the last day of Dairy Month. Take a peak at plans for major expansions at South Dakota's three largest dairy processing plants.
FORESTON, Minn. – Triple T Alpaca’s owners strive to make learning fun at their alpaca breeding farm near Foreston. Brent and Beth Turner, who own the farm with his parents – John and Darlene Turner – regularly host farm tours as well as a farm market held from June to October. They also hos…
A student from Nebraska is studying whether one routine management decision — where producers place cattle supplement — could improve calf performance while helping manage invasive Old World bluestem.
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Forty years ago, North Dakota typically grew 3.5 million acres of barley annually, according to Dr. Rich Horsley, NDSU barley breeder. It was a major commodity crop in the 1980s, like spring wheat.
At NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center’s (CREC) field day this July, Michael Wunsch, NDSU CREC research plant pathologist, will explain the connection between genetics and root rot disease in pulse crops.
The leafy plants have closed rows earlier than in recent years. That typically means good things for future yields and provides some help shading out weeds growing between the rows. However, it creates conditions for harmful fungus to flourish and spread from plant to plant.
Scotts Bluff 4-H is a frenzy of fur and feathers. The small animal program has a strong presence at each Scotts Bluff County Fair with between 50-65 rabbits and an additional 80 chickens, Bantams, geese, ducks, turkey and other fowl.
"Feeder pig day was long, dusty and hard work, which fit in perfectly for the guys who made up the hog division. Long, dusty and hard were major components of their entire week."
When it comes to implementing conservation practices on the farm, farmers consider both the economic impact of those practices as well as how they help achieve environmental goals.
Editor’s note: Most of our ancestors were immigrants coming to this country looking for better lives. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, remember the challenges our ancestors faced.
Extension services in the United States have a long history.
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Years ago, on an airplane, I found myself in conversation with a business executive from Texas Instruments. He was generous enough to share his formula for success: Find a need, fill it with quality and market to those who have the need.
Location and timing seem to be the keys to finding good berries this season.
Starting our new garden area this past year was a lot of work but we are finally experiencing the fruits of our labor. The past year’s plantings of strawberries are now providing us the sweet taste of late spring that’s always a delicious way to welcome summer.
Coming out of the competition in St. Onge, South Dakota as the reigning World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, Jace Thompson is prepared to put his dedication to work on an international scale.
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — Vegetable farmer Laura Krouse has a set-by-example leadership style in her agriculture work and rural life.
A woman in southwestern Nebraska is unlocking the potential of the seemingly common milkweed plant for its unprecedented silken, thermal and medicinal attributes.
Producers who are able to take a break and visit their local NDSU Research Extension Center (REC) in mid-summer can attest to the energy felt at annual field days.
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