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Land boom leveling off?

Land boom leveling off? Expert says skyrocketing prices could stabilize as commodity supply catches demand.

By Chris Mueller , March 05, 2013

Declining cattle numbers cut supply, push beef prices to record highs

Declining cattle numbers cut supply, push beef prices to record highs SHARON, N.D. — Veteran rancher Keith Johnson has lived through droughts, blizzards and long stretches of poor prices. That makes him appreciate this winter even more. Beef prices have soared to record highs, reaching levels he describes as “unimaginable, the highest we’ve seen in our lifetime.”

By Jonathan Knutson , March 04, 2012

US farmers revise seasonal produce programs in CSA

US farmers revise seasonal produce programs in CSA Community-supported agriculture programs, or CSAs, traditionally offer a weekly box of seasonal produce from a local farm. Customers pay upfront so the farmer has the cash on hand to buy seeds and equipment, and a guide for what and how much to grow.

By Jane Black , March 04, 2012

Farm income may fall on bigger crops, more expenses

WASHINGTON — Farm net income probably will fall 6.5 percent in 2012 from last year’s record as the biggest crop acreage in a generation and rising costs trim profits, the Department of Agriculture said.

By Bloomberg News , March 03, 2012

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Decrease in fuel demand, high corn costs hinder future ethanol production

Falling fuel demand, an ethanol oversupply and high corn costs could lead some Midwest biorefineries to cut back or idle production until profit margins improve, industry analysts say.

By DIRK LAMMERS , March 03, 2012

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Wheat Growers name 2012 ND, SD officers

ABERDEEN (AP) — The Wheat Growers’ board of directors has named its officers for 2012.

March 03, 2012

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Lack of winter snowfall has some worried about summer drought

MINNEAPOLIS — A relatively snow-free winter in the Upper Midwest has some officials worried about damage to agriculture if the dry weather persists into spring planting.

By STEVE KARNOWSKI , March 03, 2012

Farmers are strongest bidders in land deals

‘The gap is narrowing,’ as farmers see 14 percent increase in sales in 2011.

By Mikkel Pates , March 03, 2012

Community garden start-up webinar March 7

BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension is hosting a Community Garden Start-up Webinar from 7-8 p.m. on March 7.

By News release , March 03, 2012

Canola processing plants coming to Minn., Canada

Two big canola processing plants now under construction — one in northwestern Minnesota, the other in Alberta — are expected to boost North America’s canola industry.

By Jonathan Knutson , March 03, 2012

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Politics could put farm bill on hold

Politics could put farm bill on hold Observers say little likely to get done ahead of election.

By Ross Dolan , March 03, 2012

Cattle numbers look to decrease in 2012

BROOKINGS — Volatility in the marketplace, and how producers can manage their risk in the midst of these historical swings, was the focus of the annual cattle industry market review during the CattleFax “Industry Outlook” presentation at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show recently in Nashville, Tenn.

By News release , March 03, 2012

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Study: SD consumers will pay more for local beef

Study: SD consumers will pay more for local beef Buyers more concerned about the quality of their meat than the higher price tag.

By Anna Jauhola , March 03, 2012

SD Ag Ambassador nominations sought

PIERRE — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award.

By News release , March 03, 2012

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South Dakota Beef Council initiates Team BEEF

Runners to tout benefits of lean beef.

By News release , March 03, 2012

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