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With 70% of sunflowers and 61% of sugarbeets in drought areas, FM-region agricultural producers face ongoing crop stress despite small improvements recorded in the Sept. 10 U.S. Drought Monitor report.
U.S. Drought MonitorUSDAClayWilkenNorman
North Dakota leads national use of the prevented planting program, which covers 67 million acres of farmland nationally and gives farmers options when weather or natural disasters prevent planting.
Amy KlobucharJohn HoevenUSDASenate Appropriations Committee
Corn price direction affects FM-area grain producers and agribusiness; a potential early seasonal low and stronger-than-expected demand could shift marketing decisions heading into pollination.
Allison ThompsonThe Money FarmUSDAJoin local owners and leaders getting the stories that matter — free.