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Report finds bigger, more profitable N.D. farms
A new report echoes an old trend: North Dakota farms have gotten bigger. It also shows that in the past few years, especially, profitability has kept pace, or better, with the long-term consolidation of the state’s farms.
Thursday, February, 03, 2011 - - News
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A new report echoes an old trend: North Dakota farms have gotten bigger. It also shows that in the past few years, especially, profitability has kept pace, or better, with the long-term consolidation of the state’s farms.
Thursday, February, 03, 2011 - - News
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Report: North Dakota farms becoming larger, more profitable
Project tracked financial records of more than 500 farms
A new report echoes an old trend: North Dakota farms have gotten bigger. It also shows that in the past few years, especially, profitability has kept pace, or better, with the long-term consolidation of the state’s farms.
Thursday, February, 03, 2011 - Grand Forks Herald - Farm
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Project tracked financial records of more than 500 farms
A new report echoes an old trend: North Dakota farms have gotten bigger. It also shows that in the past few years, especially, profitability has kept pace, or better, with the long-term consolidation of the state’s farms.
Thursday, February, 03, 2011 - Grand Forks Herald - Farm
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Farmers' image better than they think
America’s farmers aren’t faring as badly in the public relations arena as they may think, Tom Lilja said. Research conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found that “farmers overwhelming are held in high esteem,” by urban residents, said Lilja, executive director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.
Monday, January, 17, 2011 - Agweek - Farm
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America’s farmers aren’t faring as badly in the public relations arena as they may think, Tom Lilja said. Research conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found that “farmers overwhelming are held in high esteem,” by urban residents, said Lilja, executive director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.
Monday, January, 17, 2011 - Agweek - Farm
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With higher prices, farmers have a bumper crop of planting options
Area farmers will face a difficult but pleasant decision this spring, said Dwight Aakre, farm management specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Given strong grain prices, “Right now, it looks like you can put a seed in the ground and make a profit,” he said.
Monday, January, 17, 2011 - Agweek - Farm
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Area farmers will face a difficult but pleasant decision this spring, said Dwight Aakre, farm management specialist with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. Given strong grain prices, “Right now, it looks like you can put a seed in the ground and make a profit,” he said.
Monday, January, 17, 2011 - Agweek - Farm
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Ranchers OK with winter because of good hay supply, better cattle prices
So far, so good,” said Dale Lueck, an Aitkin, Minn., producer and spokesman for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. “Our feed supply shouldn’t be an issue, and in this part of the country, we’re accustomed to the cold,” he said.
Monday, January, 03, 2011 - Agweek - Farm
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So far, so good,” said Dale Lueck, an Aitkin, Minn., producer and spokesman for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. “Our feed supply shouldn’t be an issue, and in this part of the country, we’re accustomed to the cold,” he said.
Monday, January, 03, 2011 - Agweek - Farm
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N.D. winery uncorks new products
BURLINGTON, N.D. — Here, on the edge of the North Dakota prairie overlooking the Souris River Valley, Jeff Peterson operates a business that he said “started as a hobby and got out of hand.”
Monday, December, 27, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Business
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BURLINGTON, N.D. — Here, on the edge of the North Dakota prairie overlooking the Souris River Valley, Jeff Peterson operates a business that he said “started as a hobby and got out of hand.”
Monday, December, 27, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Business
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AROUND NORTH DAKOTA: Missouri rise worries residents ... Ball diamond to become housing ... Wild Card 2 jackpot won ... more
Burleigh County Emergency Management officials said they’ve taken calls from people concerned about a 3-foot rise in the Missouri River this week.
Saturday, December, 18, 2010 - - News
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Burleigh County Emergency Management officials said they’ve taken calls from people concerned about a 3-foot rise in the Missouri River this week.
Saturday, December, 18, 2010 - - News
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Lawyers and creditors question Grafton farmer
Financial dealings, grain elevator under scrutiny
Lawyers and creditors gathered for a few days the week of Dec. 6 in Grand Forks to question Grafton, N.D., farmer Tom Grabanski about financial dealings with farms in three states and a grain elevator that some have alleged include misrepresentation and fraud.
Wednesday, December, 15, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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Financial dealings, grain elevator under scrutiny
Lawyers and creditors gathered for a few days the week of Dec. 6 in Grand Forks to question Grafton, N.D., farmer Tom Grabanski about financial dealings with farms in three states and a grain elevator that some have alleged include misrepresentation and fraud.
Wednesday, December, 15, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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Grafton farmer to face creditors today
Tom Grabanski, a Grafton, N.D., farmer who is in bankruptcy in a multimillion-dollar, multistate farming operation, will face creditors’ lawyers in a second day of a “Rule 2004” examination at 9 a.m. today in Grand Forks.
Wednesday, December, 08, 2010 - Agweek - News
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Tom Grabanski, a Grafton, N.D., farmer who is in bankruptcy in a multimillion-dollar, multistate farming operation, will face creditors’ lawyers in a second day of a “Rule 2004” examination at 9 a.m. today in Grand Forks.
Wednesday, December, 08, 2010 - Agweek - News
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Grafton farmer's Texas and Colorado dealings wreak legal havoc
A Grafton farmer who grew two large farming operations in Texas and then Colorado in the past three years is mired in a remarkable blur of lawsuits, counter- and cross-claims, among former partners and lenders.
Tuesday, December, 07, 2010 - Agweek - News
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A Grafton farmer who grew two large farming operations in Texas and then Colorado in the past three years is mired in a remarkable blur of lawsuits, counter- and cross-claims, among former partners and lenders.
Tuesday, December, 07, 2010 - Agweek - News
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Farmers say grain storage improves this year, but precautions stilll needed
For the first time in three years, area farmers aren’t going into winter with big grain storage worries. “This year is wonderful,” said Ken Hellevang, grain drying expert with the North Dakota State Extension Service in Fargo.
Monday, December, 06, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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For the first time in three years, area farmers aren’t going into winter with big grain storage worries. “This year is wonderful,” said Ken Hellevang, grain drying expert with the North Dakota State Extension Service in Fargo.
Monday, December, 06, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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American Crystal has banner beet year
American Crystal Sugar Co. shareholders at their annual meeting were happy but not giddy about a phenomenal crop and price year – their enthusiasm perhaps curbed by concerns about future use of Roundup Ready beets.
Friday, December, 03, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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American Crystal Sugar Co. shareholders at their annual meeting were happy but not giddy about a phenomenal crop and price year – their enthusiasm perhaps curbed by concerns about future use of Roundup Ready beets.
Friday, December, 03, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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Canola remains attractive crop for North Dakota in 2011
High market prices are making canola an even more attractive option next spring in North Dakota, which produces nearly all of the nation's crop.
Monday, November, 29, 2010 - - News
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High market prices are making canola an even more attractive option next spring in North Dakota, which produces nearly all of the nation's crop.
Monday, November, 29, 2010 - - News
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FFA brings farm to city kids
The Minnesota State FFA on Nov. 1 issued a challenge to its chapters for the year: Get more active in teaching about agricultural literacy to younger students in your own schools and then take that message to the biggest towns and cities.
Monday, November, 22, 2010 - Agweek - News
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The Minnesota State FFA on Nov. 1 issued a challenge to its chapters for the year: Get more active in teaching about agricultural literacy to younger students in your own schools and then take that message to the biggest towns and cities.
Monday, November, 22, 2010 - Agweek - News
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CASH CROPS: Region has banner growing, harvest seasons
American Crystal Sugar Co.’s shareholders were told recently that this year’s crop is projected to bring them average payments of $57 per ton. s
Tuesday, November, 16, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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American Crystal Sugar Co.’s shareholders were told recently that this year’s crop is projected to bring them average payments of $57 per ton. s
Tuesday, November, 16, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Average age of farmers increases
Some worry there won't be enough replacements
The average age of Nelson County farmers is 61.4, according to the U.S. Department’s 2007 Census of Agriculture, which was released in early 2009. That’s the highest average age for farmers in any county in the region. It’s also a hefty increase from Nelson County farmers’ average age of 59 in 2002.
Monday, November, 15, 2010 - Agweek - News
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Some worry there won't be enough replacements
The average age of Nelson County farmers is 61.4, according to the U.S. Department’s 2007 Census of Agriculture, which was released in early 2009. That’s the highest average age for farmers in any county in the region. It’s also a hefty increase from Nelson County farmers’ average age of 59 in 2002.
Monday, November, 15, 2010 - Agweek - News
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'Aggie baggie' is grain storage option
The grain bags, a familiar sight in Canada and the Corn Belt, are becoming more common on the Northern Plains, officials said.
Monday, November, 08, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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The grain bags, a familiar sight in Canada and the Corn Belt, are becoming more common on the Northern Plains, officials said.
Monday, November, 08, 2010 - Agweek - Farm
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North Dakota tops Kansas for wheat crown
North Dakota again leads the nation in wheat production, besting Kansas by 15 million bushels, according to the North Dakota Wheat Commission.
Monday, November, 01, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Farm
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North Dakota again leads the nation in wheat production, besting Kansas by 15 million bushels, according to the North Dakota Wheat Commission.
Monday, November, 01, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Farm
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A WORLD AWAY: Hillsboro soybean farmer visits South Africa
Joel Thorsrud took a trip to the other side of the world. He saw food riots, people in need and an opportunity to build markets for U.S. soybeans.
Monday, October, 25, 2010 - Agweek - Business
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Joel Thorsrud took a trip to the other side of the world. He saw food riots, people in need and an opportunity to build markets for U.S. soybeans.
Monday, October, 25, 2010 - Agweek - Business
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Larimore family makes one honey of a candle -- from beeswax
Robert Larimore always wanted to be a candle-maker. A dozen years ago, he got his wish. Larimore, a beekeeper for 30 years, operates Dakota Candles with his son, Nathan, and wife, Pam. They make candles from beeswax produced in their honey operation, Dakota Honey.
Monday, October, 25, 2010 - Agweek - Business
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Robert Larimore always wanted to be a candle-maker. A dozen years ago, he got his wish. Larimore, a beekeeper for 30 years, operates Dakota Candles with his son, Nathan, and wife, Pam. They make candles from beeswax produced in their honey operation, Dakota Honey.
Monday, October, 25, 2010 - Agweek - Business
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