Shawna Olson

Commodity Classic

The 2013 Commodity Classic takes place February 28-March 2 in Kissimmee, Fla. and is presented annually by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers. Read More

Soybean Cyst Nematode

GF County extension agent Lionel Olson talks about the worm that now exists in several ND counties. Find out how it got here and how you can keep the numbers down once it shows up in your fields. Read More

Stabenow named Wheat Leader of the Year

Stabenow was named the 2012 Wheat Leader of the Year, an award given annually to one Member of Congress based on his or her demonstrated commitment to the well-being and goals of the wheat industry. Read More

Donations Needed for Malnourished Horses

About 200 horses are in need of hay and feed after being rescued from two locations in Morton and Burleigh Counties. Read More

Forest River Elevator Construction Going Well

Progress on building the new Forest River Farmers Elevator is so good, it could open sometime in March. Read More

Horses need more feed during the cold weather

Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure they feed their animals appropriately for the conditions, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. Read More

American Coalition for Ethanol

The Senior Vice President for the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), Ron Lamberty today blasted the American Petroleum Institute (API) for the oil groups’ latest attack on E15 fuel. Read More

Hay supply lowest in years

Production of hay, including alfalfa, in the top-18 hay-producing states has been declining rapidly, according to USDA’s recently released Annual Crop Production Summary. In fact, supplies of all hay are at the lowest level since 1957, according to USDA. Read More

Africa and ag

Economic growth in Africa is forecast to continue at a robust rate, slightly above the recent trend of 5 per cent a year. Read More

FSA Office

Ag Director Shawna Olson talks to Traill County FSA and finds out some of the programs available for farmers and young farmers. Read More