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SD Corn Comments
Published March 15, 2024
In the United States, 31 percent of agriculture producers are women. South Dakota Corn is celebrating Women's History Month. South Dakota Corn Growers Association board member Kelsey Geraets joins South Dakota Corn Comments this week highlighting women's role in the…Early Planting Means Early Weeds
Published March 15, 2024
The warmer winter could lead to an early planting season in the Red River Valley. According to NDSU agronomist Tom Peters, that could lead to more weed activity to start the season. "We're going to have to be very careful…AI Study Can Predict Carbon Levels
Published March 15, 2024
Researchers at University of Minnesota’s AI-CLIMATE are using artificial intelligence to predict carbon cycles in agricultural ecosystems. "AI can take all of this data and make better use of it faster, more accurately and cheaper," said AI-Climate co-founder Zhenong Jin.…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 11, 2024
Kelley Bean Company North Dakota and Minnesota Regional Sales Manager John Bartsch joins the Dry Bean Scene. Dry bean acres could see an increase in the 2024 growing season. Strong demand for edible beans and lower prices for other crops…Canola Minute
Published March 11, 2024
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. The Getting It Right in Canola Production Virtual Meeting will be held March 12. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says this is a chance for producers to…Spring Planting Outlook
Published March 9, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Nutrient and Water Management Specialist Lindsay Pease joined the university's latest Nutrient Management Podcast. She says unusual winter weather could mean producers will get into the field early. “We don't have quite as deep of a…New Loveland Products Fertilizer Boosts Yields
Published March 8, 2024
A recently released biological fertilizer from Loveland Products, Terramar, can help supplement a producer’s plant fertility treatments by reducing plant stress and improving nutrient uptake. Agricen Senior Director of Commercial Development Scott Lay says they have been seeing consistent yield…Bayer Programs Expand Participation
Published March 8, 2024
Bayer’s carbon and nitrogen programs are expanding to cover up to 28 states and several new crops. Joining corn, soybean, and wheat are sorghum, rye, millet, and several dry beans as eligible crops under the program. The carbon payment program…WASDE Report Draws Minimal Reaction
Published March 8, 2024
Not much changed in this month’s USDA WASDE report. Summit Commodity Brokerage partner Tomm Pfitzenmaier points to the South America crop projections as one of the few notes of interest. "The most interesting thing about the report probably was the…