At first glance, the projected prices per bushel look good at $5.65 for corn, $12.87 for soybeans and $8.44 for spring wheat.

A national network needs North Dakotans to help measure rainfall, snowfall and snow depth.

High hay prices mean producers need to improve yields and reduce waste.

Growth will require school districts to add classrooms and teachers and perhaps school buildings, depending on circumstances and existing infrastructure within individual school districts.

Some U.S. seedsmen and others have been approached by farmers or entities in Canada in an effort to buy Faller hard red spring wheat seed to plant in Canada.