Extension specialists in NDSU’s Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department have launched a newsletter called Agriculture By the Numbers.

The CFAP provides financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a 5% or greater price decline due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs.

The COVID-19 pandemic may result in meat shortages at grocery stores.

In 2020, the state average cropland value is $2,063 per acre.

The current markets are not a good way to make decisions about planting.

Projections are given for the major crop and livestock commodities.

The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.

Nationwide, less than 1% of base acres were enrolled in ARC-IC.

Insurance providers may allow additional time to harvest, on a case-by-case basis.

Wheat remains unharvested in parts of North Dakota.

Cropland values and rents increased in parts of North Dakota in 2018.

Monitor the grain’s moisture content and temperature to avoid losses.

The calculator helps producers estimate the ARC and PLC payments they may receive for their 2018 crops.

Corn projects losses in all regions of North Dakota.

The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides assistance to producers for grazing losses caused by drought.

Interest rates have moved upward steadily since the summer of 2016, while net farm incomes have declined.

NDSU Extension specialists offer advice on soybean marketing and storage, and stress management.

The weed was found in a field in McIntosh County.

NDSU Extension also has developed health and disaster preparedness online tools and apps.

The first step in managing Palmer amaranth is to look for it and identify it.

Expect cattle and other livestock price volatility to continue until trade disputes are resolved.

NDSU Extension has developed a spreadsheet to help farmers make informed prevented-planting decisions.

The 2017 analysis consisted of 457 farms throughout North Dakota.

Enogen corn and its management requirements will be a focus of the workshops.

The most favorable crop budgets were in the southwestern region, where 12 crops projected a positive return.

The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.

The calculator helps producers estimate the ARC and PLC payments they may receive for their 2017 crops.

NDSU Extension Service Farm Economist Ron Haugen shares some items to note for planning 2017 tax returns.

Program topics include managing taxable farm income, drought forced livestock sales and an update on federal income tax legislation.

Be aware of the consequences of harvesting, drying and storage options.