Crops Articles
New SCN Resistant Variety Coming From Syngenta
Published April 2, 2020
Syngenta is releasing a new soybean variety with a new resistance source for soybean cyst nematode. Small quantities will be available this year to researchers and key farm cooperators with a full commercial launch scheduled for 2021. Nearly all of…New Soybean Herbicide Option Approved
Published April 2, 2020
The EPA has approved the use of isoxaflutole on genetically enhanced soybeans. This herbicide is already registered for corn in 33 states. The new use on soybeans is limited to specific counties in 25 states.No Change in Canada and China Canola Trade Spat
Published April 1, 2020
Discussions between the Canada and China governments brought up questions in the past few days of China allowing imports of Canadian canola seed. According to the Canola Council of Canada vice president of government affairs Brian Innes, there was a…Sign-Up Open for WHIP+ Disaster Program
Published April 1, 2020
The WHIP+ disaster program sign up is open for farmers hoping to recover losses from 2018 and 2019 natural disasters. There's already been some interest in the WHIP+ program in North Dakota. "We've actually sent out 288 payments in North…A Breakdown of Sugarbeet WHIP+ Funds
Published April 1, 2020
The USDA approved $285 million in disaster aid for sugar cooperatives across the country due to production challenges in 2018 and 2019. So far, six sugar cooperatives received funds. Red River Valley-based American Crystal Sugar Company received the most funds…ADM to Crush Nuseed’s Proprietary Canola
Published April 1, 2020
Nuseed has announced an agreement with ADM to crush and process its proprietary omega-3 canola in the United States. Nuseed has contracted with growers in North Dakota and Montana to grow the crop. There will be two key markets for…SD Growers Intend to Increase Corn and Soybean Acreage
Published April 1, 2020
After difficult spring one year ago, South Dakota farmers intend to boost soybean and corn acreage significantly. According to the prospective plantings report, South Dakota farmers are expected to plant 6 million acres of corn and 5.4 million acres of…ND Farmers Expect More Soybean, Less Corn Acres in ’20
Published April 1, 2020
If the USDA Prospective Plantings Report holds true, North Dakota soybean acres will total 6.6 million, up 18 percent from last year. With 25 percent of last year’s crop still standing, the appetite for corn in North Dakota has moderated.…Acreage Projections Updated for Minnesota
Published April 1, 2020
Minnesota farmers plan to plant 8.4 million acres of corn and 7.4 million acres of soybeans this spring. That’s up eight percent from last year for both crops. Spring wheat acres will continue to decline, projected to be down seven…