# Durum to Hay: A Farmer’s Pivot | Bismarck News

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Published: 2026-07-30T03:09:23+00:00
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Farmers in southwest North Dakota are battling a brutal heatwave and two months of no rain, forcing one producer to abandon his durum wheat harvest—too light for milling—instead baling it as hay. With ranchers in eastern Wyoming desperate for feed, Mellmer’s hay is in high demand, turning a crop failure into unexpected income. While durum’s a bust, his sunflowers, peas, flax, and canola may still deliver a profitable fall harvest. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c17b1941a2a5ad77

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