A combination of unusual circumstances occurred to create the lofty crop profit in 2007.

Net farm income averaged $180,746.

Delaying spring planting could mean delayed harvesting, causing farmers to utilize costly propane to dry down their crops.

After adjusting for inflation, North Dakota’s real-dollar GDP grew 3 percent from 2006 to 2007.

Cover crops provide continuous living cover and roots, armor the soil, improve soil carbon and nutrient cycling, reduce erosion and runoff, help retain snow ...