September/
October 1998
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Prairie Grains is the
official publication of
the Minnesota
Association of
Wheat Growers,
North Dakota Grain
Growers Association,
South Dakota Wheat,
Inc., and the
Minnesota Barley
Growers Association.
Bright Spots in US Wheat Exports, Despite Market Slump - Slow export demand and plentiful supplies have made it a frustrating time for the wheat industry, but there are a few diamonds in the rough, according to Alan Tracy, President of US Wheat Associates, which is funded in part by the Minnesota wheat checkoff.
Increase Accuracy of Estimating Crop Profit/Loss - Figuring your 1998 production costs as soon as you know them increases the accuracy of estimating your profit/loss per bushel, hundredweight, or ton, says Mark Berg, farm business management instructor.
Low Grain Prices Trigger LDP Payments - Loan Deficiency Payments were triggered this harvest for small grains, and they might become more of a factor as the row crop harvest progresses. Study up on this government payment option.
Interview with new NAWG CEO - Jack Eberspacher was hired by the National Association of Wheat Growers for one mission: greater profit for wheat producers.
Farm crisis remedies: some pills, placebos, snake oil - Congress will try to find what it can in its doctor bag this fall to help remedy the farm crisis. A look at the major fix-its being discussed.
Freedom to Farm Bill has not Hurt Agriculture-Yet
Fall Perennial Weed Control Tips
First Production Management Step for 1999
MAWG Golf Tourney Picture-Perfect
Effects of Sampling Size, Method Limited in Barley DON Study
Turkish Wheat Importers Visit Northern Plains
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