WHEAT
Dakota Growers Pasta Co. to be acquired by Viterra
CARRINGTON, N.D. - Dakota Growers Pasta Company Inc. announced Wednesday that it has signed a definitive merger agreement in which a subsidiary of Viterra Inc., a grain handling and food processing company with global operations, will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Dakota Growers, a leading producer of dry pasta products in North America.March 10, 2010
Snow cover bodes well for Montana wheat crop
BILLINGS, Mont. — Montana farmers say good snow cover this winter increases the likelihood of a good wheat crop.March 05, 2010
Report: Kansas winter wheat breaking dormancy
WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service says the winter wheat crop is beginning to break dormancy.By Associated Press , March 02, 2010
North Dakota crop value slumps in 2009
Wheat hurt by quality issues
BISMARCK – The total value of the crops produced by North Dakota farmers plummeted last year after two consecutive years at record highs.
February 25, 2010
Catching the organic wave
HARVEY, N.D. — Despite its premium price, the organic market continues to rise, and a North Dakota company is working to get its fast-developing company in shape to capitalize on it.
By Mikkel Pates , February 15, 2010
Financial market concerns take gains
The wheat markets for the week ending Feb. 4 were posting 1- to 2-cent gains. The week’s trading range was 20 to 25 cents. It appears that the recent downtrend has slowed as wheat prices approach the October lows.By Ray Grabanski , February 08, 2010
Wheat show under way in Williston
The biggest farm show in northwestern North Dakota is under way in Williston this week. The 57th annual National Hard Spring Wheat Show runs through Wednesday. One of the big topics at this year’s show is farm ownership succession. University of Nebraska agribusiness professor Ron Hanson is a keynote speaker. Crop biotechnology and wind energy development also will be topics.February 03, 2010
Recalculating wheat nitrogen
By Staff Report , January 26, 2010
Wheat growers to vote on check-off increase in January
Member farmers of the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council will vote in January on a proposed increase to their check-off promotion.By Staff Report , January 01, 2010
N.D. Mill and Elevator makes $2.2 million in 1st quarter
North Dakota's state Mill and Elevator made $2.2 million in profits during July, August and September, and its manager says he's confident the mill's recent huge losses won't be returning.
By Associated Press , November 26, 2009
Outlook ‘bearish’ for wheat prices
BISMARCK – The federal Agriculture Department is projecting an average marketing year price for wheat of between $4.65 and $5.05 per bushel.By Associated Press , November 16, 2009
Wheat still going strong
North Dakota commission promotes cropWheat may not be quite as important as it once was to North Dakota’s economy.
By Jon Knutson , November 16, 2009
Crop estimate may ease harvest fears
BISMARCK – Newly released estimates for U.S. wheat, corn and soybean crops may put to rest fears that a wet harvest season in many parts of the country could cut into production.By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
U.S. crop estimates may ease fears about wet harvest
Newly released estimates for U.S. wheat, corn and soybean crops may put to rest fears that a wet harvest season in many parts of the country could cut into production.
By Blake Nicholson , November 11, 2009
Bumper crop but low quality leads to discounted spring wheat
Producers of hard red spring wheat in the upper Midwest have harvested one of the biggest crops in history, but the bin-busting crop isn't of high-enough quality to pay the bills for many farmers.By Blake Nicholson , October 09, 2009
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