Crops Articles
SD Soybean Processors to Build Third Processing Plant
Published February 9, 2022
The South Dakota Soybean Processors will build a new soy and sunflower processing facility south of Mitchell, South Dakota. CEO Tom Kersting says the plant’s been in the works for the last few years. "We need approvals, permitting and things…Spring Conditions May Mirror ’21
Published February 9, 2022
Speaking at a Countryside Insurance farm meeting, DTN Strategic Product Manager Ben Hershey said this spring could be very similar to last year. That includes warmer conditions in March, a cooldown in April and a drier than average May. It…Input Costs Expected to Remain High
Published February 9, 2022
Nearly all farm expenses are projected to be up over last year. "The question is will they come down in 2023 and I would say fertilizer may, but the other costs are not likely to," said Gary Schnitkey, economist, University…USDA Launches New Climate Partnership
Published February 7, 2022
The USDA is now accepting applications for a new climate partnership called Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. There is $1 billion to finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for farmers to implement conservation practices, quantify greenhouse gas benefits associated with…Corn Matters
Published February 7, 2022
Nitrogen Smart meetings are on the calendar starting in mid-February. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson has more details in the latest Corn Matters, presented by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.MN Wheat Minute
Published February 7, 2022
The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research happened last week. Minnesota Wheat CEO Charlie Vogel has more about the workshop in this week's Minnesota Wheat Minute.Cattle Producers May Get Disaster Aid Before Crop Producers
Published February 7, 2022
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is glad to see USDA implementing disaster aid for the cattle producers trying to recover from the drought. The first phase of payments is expected in March. "That $750 million and at least the first…Double Check When Using NDSU Nitrogen Calculators
Published February 7, 2022
If you are using NDSU Extension’s nitrogen calculators, Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says double check crop and fertilizer prices. Confection sunflower contracts are currently greater than the maximum value of 30 cents per pound option included in the sunflower…Insecticide Option Expansion for Sunflowers
Published February 7, 2022
EPA has approved label expansions for Capture LFR insecticide and Ethos XB insecticide/fungicide on sunflowers. These products are both produced by FMC.