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Soil, farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs

Soil, farm specialists suggest ways to manage rising fertilizer costs

  • From MSU News Service

Rising fertilizer prices are a concern for agricultural producers, according to Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along with MSU Extension specialist Clain Jones, have provided some in…

Scientists present research at NDSU Cover Crop Summit

Scientists present research at NDSU Cover Crop Summit

  • Sue Roesler

On a snowy spring day, three producers from across the state joined research scientists from NDSU Research Extension Centers (RECs) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at the Cover Crop Summit on April 2 to share their perspective and experiences with cover crops.

Gevo ND to expand ethanol production to 150 million gallons per year

Gevo ND to expand ethanol production to 150 million gallons per year

  • Sue Roesler

RICHARDTON, N.D. – Gevo, a Colorado-based next-generation energy company, plans to more than double production capacity at Gevo North Dakota, the ethanol facility in Richardton.

Annual Band Day celebrations set for May 9 in Williston, ND

Annual Band Day celebrations set for May 9 in Williston, ND

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    Corn growers learn EPA sets record-high RFS volumes for ethanol

    Corn growers learn EPA sets record-high RFS volumes for ethanol

    • Sue Roesler

    North Dakota corn growers are tired of waiting on an E15 year-round blend approval from Congress, according to Carson Klosterman, chair of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC) and a corn grower near Wyndmere.

    Canola to benefit from final Renewable Fuel Standard announcement

    Canola to benefit from final Renewable Fuel Standard announcement

    • By BARRY COLEMAN, Northern Canola Growers Association

    The EPA’s recent release of strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 is expected to drive renewed demand for canola oil and was welcome news from the canola industry, as well as the entire oilseed sector.

    Understanding beef quality from the carcass up

    Understanding beef quality from the carcass up

    • Katelyn Winberg

    SDSU Extension shares research at Cattlemen’s Education Day

    Little market reaction to durum acreage report

    Little market reaction to durum acreage report

    • Mark Conlon

    Although USDA’s Prospective Planting Report indicated U.S. durum acreage would decline slightly this year, there wasn’t much price reaction within the market.

    Producers intend to plant more sunflower acres

    Producers intend to plant more sunflower acres

    • Mark Conlon

    There’s going to be more sunflowers planted in the Northern Plains in 2026, providing farmers follow through with their planned intentions as projected in the Prospective Planting Report, which was released on March 31.

    Spring wheat prices make slight correction lower

    Spring wheat prices make slight correction lower

    • Mark Conlon

    With the start of the Iran conflict in March, spring wheat, and a number of other commodities saw prices rally. Since then, however, prices have seen a slight correction lower.

    Corn acreage down, fertilizer prices a concern

    Corn acreage down, fertilizer prices a concern

    • Mark Conlon

    As anticipated, U.S. corn acreage in 2026 was projected lower when USDA released its Prospective Planting Report on March 31. But the bigger issue among many in the industry are rising fertilizer costs.

    Guidelines for producing organic beef

    Guidelines for producing organic beef

    • Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

    When you are shopping at the grocery store, you see many different options for the same thing, and one thing that you may notice are the “organic” labels.

    Upside Robotics builds robots with sensors to fertilize cornfields in tiny doses

    Upside Robotics builds robots with sensors to fertilize cornfields in tiny doses

    • Sue Roesler

    Upside Robotics, an ag tech company based in Ontario, Canada, deploys 24-inch robots that work in a group called “swarms” to fertilize cornfields with precision, according to Jana Tian, chief executive officer and co-founder of Upside Robotics. 

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    Fertilizer prices seasonally higher, rising globally

    Fertilizer prices seasonally higher, rising globally

    • Sue Roesler

    Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could have a “tremendous impact” on fertilizer prices globally and domestically, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU ag finance specialist and associate professor.

    From field robots to satellites: Tech on display at Commodity Classic

    From field robots to satellites: Tech on display at Commodity Classic

    • Katelyn Winberg

    Technology on display at Commodity Classic ranged from robots that do fieldwork to satellite-powered planting tools, as equipment manufacturers and ag tech companies showed producers new ways to stretch inputs, save time and make better decisions.

    Solid in the Saddle helps equestrians gain balance, confidence

    Solid in the Saddle helps equestrians gain balance, confidence

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    When it comes to horses, they say you are either born with the bug or you are not. And if you are one of those individuals with the bug, then nothing will deter you from chasing those horse dreams – nothing.

    Prepared with a plan

    Prepared with a plan

    • Janelle Atyeo

    As the fifth generation on a family ranch, Kaeloni Latham doesn’t take things for granted. She and her husband Jason, along with his extended family, have put significant effort into ensuring the future of both their operation and their remote community in northwestern South Dakota.

    Mehlhoff family busy preparing for spring sale

    Mehlhoff family busy preparing for spring sale

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    SHERIDAN, Mont. – With the annual 5L Red Angus Ranch “Profit Seeker” spring bull sale just around the corner, life for the Mehlhoff family could possibly be described as a “mad dash” to the finish line. Larisa (Mehlhoff) Oldenburger puts it another way though.

    Lautenschlager family to build their own farmstead this summer

    Lautenschlager family to build their own farmstead this summer

    • Sue Roesler

    BERTHOLD, N.D. – Mason and Hannah Lautenschlager and their three kids, Axel, Ivy, and Daisy, are working on their dream of their own farmstead at Arrow L Ranch. They are planning to build their own home, shop, and cattle facilities with beautiful rows of trees planted in shelterbelts surroun…

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    Canola market choppy to start spring

    Canola market choppy to start spring

    • By BARRY COLEMAN, Northern Canola Growers Association

    Oilseed markets have been choppy in recent weeks as the market attempts to decipher potential biofuel policy announcements, and heightened energy and fertilizer price movements. There continues to be agreement that oilseed markets have increased significantly due to non-commodity factors whi…

    Iran conflict not supportive to durum prices

    Iran conflict not supportive to durum prices

    • Mark Conlon

    While other grain commodities saw a hike in prices immediately after the start of the conflict in Iran with the U.S. and Israel, durum prices remained pretty much unchanged with $5.75 catching most bids with a few in that $6 range.

    Sunflower market looks to Prospective Plantings Report

    Sunflower market looks to Prospective Plantings Report

    • Mark Conlon

    Like all other grain commodity markets, the sunflower market was anxiously awaiting USDA’s Prospective Planting Report that came out March 31 when the agency released its first official planted acreage estimates. (For clarity, this article was written prior to the release of that report).

    Wheat prices jump then trade sideways in March

    Wheat prices jump then trade sideways in March

    • Mark Conlon

    Following the start of the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in early March, spring wheat prices jumped up. Since then, however, prices have fallen into a sideways trading pattern.

    Corn market susceptible to the next headline

    Corn market susceptible to the next headline

    • Mark Conlon

    Like other commodity markets, the corn market is always looking for direction, and it’s getting it. The problem is the direction is coming from differing points.

    REAL Montana prepares natural resource leaders

    REAL Montana prepares natural resource leaders

    • By MORGAN GARRISON

    REAL Montana, a one-of-a-kind two-year intensive leadership development program, is currently accepting applications for Class VII. Since 2013, REAL Montana has been dedicated to its mission of building a network of informed and engaged leaders to advance the natural resource industries in Montana.

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