CROPS
Number of licensed N.D. grain elevators rises
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators say the number of licensed grain elevators has increased for the first time since 1995.September 02, 2010
N.D. elevators take part in Karnal bunt survey
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Grain elevators around North Dakota are taking part in an annual survey that monitors for the fungal disease called Karnal bunt.August 31, 2010
Warm, dry weather helps N.D. farmers
BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota’s small grain harvest is moving along at a good pace because of the recent warm, dry weather.August 31, 2010
Scientists crack wheat’s genetic code
LONDON — British scientists have decoded the genetic sequence of wheat — one of the world’s oldest and most important crops — a development they hope could help the global staple meet the challenges of climate change, disease and population growth.
By By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer , August 28, 2010
Scientists: We've cracked wheat's genetic code
LONDON (AP) — British scientists say they've decoded the genetic sequence of wheat and are posting the data online.August 27, 2010
Favorable weather aids N.D. crops
FARGO (AP) — Warm, dry weather over the week helped North Dakota farmers, but the spring wheat and durum wheat harvests remain behind average. The Agriculture Department said in its weekly crop and weather report that just over half of the spring wheat crop is in the bin, while less than one-fifth of the durum wheat is combined.August 25, 2010
Favorable weather aids N.D. crops
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Warm, dry weather over the week helped North Dakota farmers, but the spring wheat and durum wheat harvests remain behind average.August 24, 2010
Yellow toadflax workshops scheduled in N.D.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Agriculture Department has scheduled two workshops to educate weed control officials and land managers about the state's newest noxious weed.August 23, 2010
Brother and sister grow organic veggies
BELFIELD, N.D. — Farmers market members Daniel Paluck, 13, and his sister, Autumn, 10, have devised a novel marketing slogan for their garden endeavor. Promoted as “Kid-Grown Produce,” they are raising vegetables on the farmstead of their grandparents, Raymond and Mary Ann Paluck, south of Belfield.By By Linda Sailer , Forum Communications Co. , August 23, 2010
Judge’s ruling leaves beet growers uncertain
DES MOINES, Iowa — A judge’s ruling halting planting of genetically modified sugar beet seeds has left growers feeling uncertain as they wait for federal officials to decide the next step for a crop that provides half of the nation’s sugar supply.By By Michael J. Crumb, The Associated Press , August 21, 2010
Ag comissioner heads team to Cuba 
BISMARCK — North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will lead a five-member trade group to Cuba in September.
The trip will emphasize dry edible peas and dry beans, staples of the Cuban diet, as well as dried distillers grains for livestock feed, said Goehring, who recently returned from meeting Cuban officials in Washington to discuss the delegation’s agenda and goals for the trade mission.
August 19, 2010
Goehring to lead trade mission to Cuba
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring on Wednesday said he will lead a five-person trade mission to Cuba in September.
August 18, 2010
Biotech canola found growing wild in N.D.
GRAND FORKS (AP) — Biotech canola has been found growing in the wild in North Dakota.
August 18, 2010
USDA reports corn and soybean will have a record year
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. corn and soybean farmers are on track to produce the largest crops in history, according to a government report released Thursday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast corn production of 13.4 billion bushels in 2010, with soybean production of 3.43 billion bushels. Both estimates would be a 2 percent increase over 2009 crop figures, the current highest annual production on record.
August 13, 2010
USDA: U.S. corn, soybean headed for record year
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. corn and soybean farmers are on track to produce the largest crops in history, according to a government report released Thursday.
August 12, 2010
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