Crops Articles
EPA Issues More Small Refinery Exemptions
Published March 15, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved five additional 2017 Small Refinery Exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Two more petitions have been received for 2018 exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper told reporters this is an important…Farmers Should Pay Attention to Soybean Risk Management
Published March 15, 2019
In recent years, soybeans have been profitable for North Dakota farmers. Due to current market volatility, those farmers have to pay better attention to risk management. "Going into the 2019 crop, the developments in the next six months will have…Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant
Published March 14, 2019
While it’s still in the very early stages of planning and fundraising, there is a feeling of optimism surrounding Epitome Energy’s plan to build a soybean crush in Crookston. Minnesota soybean farmer Mike Skaug had a feeling of support as…Flooding in Parts of South Dakota
Published March 14, 2019
In addition to the wintery mix, parts of South Dakota started to flood Wednesday. Ethan, South Dakota farmer and former United Soybean Board Chair Lewis Bainbridge said there's been an incredible amount of moisture floating through and off onto the…Time to Finalize the Plan for Planting
Published March 14, 2019
There are still acres in flex for the 2019 planting season. According to Pioneer Seed area agronomist Zach Fore, acreage decisions still depend on weather and markets. "We're unique in a lot of ways," said Fore. "In the 'I' states,…Reduced Volatility Highlighted in New Enlist Technology
Published March 14, 2019
Peterson Farms Seed and Corteva Agriscience are holding Enlist E3Technology informational meetings across the region. Corteva Agriscience Territory Manager Jordan Grundstrom says there is a lot of excitement surrounding the technology. "We get the glyphosate tolerance in our 2,4-D choline…Enlist Offers Another Tool for the Toolbox
Published March 14, 2019
Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug says there is lots of interest in the Enlist technology. This is one more tool for the tool box. "I've had good luck with the system on waterhemp, ragweed, kochia and from the data…Somewhat Better Cash Grain Basis Across Region
Published March 13, 2019
Cash grain basis bids at the six regional grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows generally improved for corn and soybeans. Corn basis bids improved from five to 15 cents at most elevators. However, basis bids at Ulen, Minnesota…Seed Treatment Pays
Published March 13, 2019
To get the bushels at harvest time, farmers need to start the crop right. Helena Agri-Enterprises brand manager Tony Lorenz says seed treatment delivers a positive return on investment. "A lot of people are saying on average germs are down…