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Published March 1, 2024
Pioneer's next generation of soybean seeds is its new Z Series. Pioneer soybean sales marketing manager Liz Knutson says the new lineup delivers both offense and defense in one package, delivering more yield, agronomics and enhanced disease protection. "That's a…Deadline Ahead
Published February 28, 2024
March 15th is the deadline to file program elections with the Farm Service Agency and lock in crop insurance coverage for the 2024 growing season. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse reminds farmers they still need to work with FSA despite…“Let This Market Work”
Published February 28, 2024
The EPA has approved 8 Midwest governors’ petitions to approve year-round sales of E15, including Minnesota and South Dakota. An emergency waiver will be needed for this summer. “Let’s just let this market work,” said Minnesota Corn Growers Association board…Timely Yellow Potato Variety Release
Published February 26, 2024
NDSU potato breeder Susie Thompson has a few new varieties that look promising following the 2023 growing season. A red variety is currently being evaluated by growers. A dual-purpose yellow variety looks promising along with three russets. There has been…The Fight Against Kochia Goes On
Published February 25, 2024
Kochia continues to be a big challenge. “I had kochia that I believe didn’t die from glyphosate last year until probably sometime in June,” said Jason Hanson, Rock n' Roll Agronomy. “We’re to the point that we’re going to stick…Long-Term Land Use Study Shows Carbon Benefit in SD
Published February 25, 2024
According to South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director DaNita Murray, previous land-use studies showing carbon sequestration and soil quality fell short do not tell the whole story. A new study funded by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council looked…Weather Tools Available
Published February 25, 2024
New tools are available for producers to help make management decisions with weather data. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey joined the University of Minnesota Extension CropCast to highlight how farmers can utilize soil temperature climatology. “You can now…Control What You Can Control
Published February 24, 2024
North Dakota soybean production falls short of the national average on a per-acre basis, but the gap is narrowing. North Dakota Soybean Council Research Programs Coordinator Miki Miheguli credits the farming practices that are being adopted. "We cannot control all…Corn Matters
Published February 23, 2024
Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council board member Chad Willis attended the U.S. Grains Council Winter Conference. Willis is featured in Corn Matters to recap the opportunities and issues that were discussed during the event in Guatemala.