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Drought Monitor Updated

Published May 25, 2018

According to the Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions continue in north-central North Dakota, along the Canadian border. Moderate drought extends through a large share of northern North Dakota and most of western North Dakota and South Dakota. The recent rains…
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The Sugarbeet Report

Published May 24, 2018

The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Dow AgroSciences. This week, NDSU and U of M Extension sugarbeet agronomist Mohamed Khan provides a sugarbeet progress update.
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New Fungicide Approval From EPA

Published May 24, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a new fungicide from Syngenta. Depending on state approvals, the Adepidyn fungicide will be commercially available in late 2018 and 2019. Five different product formulations will be sold under the Miravis brand. That includes…
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Still Areas of Wet in Southern MN

Published May 24, 2018

Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says his soybeans are doing well in the field. Other farmers in the area aren’t as lucky. “When we got the corn in finally, soybeans went fast. Our neighbors are struggling. Neighbors are trying…
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Planting Conditions Vary in SD

Published May 24, 2018

South Dakota State University Extension state climatologist Laura Edwards says southern parts of South Dakota are still having challenges getting the crop in the ground. “There’s a little too much water down there still. The northern and central part of…
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Drought Monitor Legislation Introduced

Published May 24, 2018

South Dakota Senator John Thune wants to improve the accuracy of the U.S. drought monitor. A new bill, Improved Soil Moisture and Precipitation Monitoring Act of 2018, would give Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue the ability to increase monitoring stations, require…
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Planting Wraps Up Near Cottonwood, MN

Published May 23, 2018

Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson has all of the small grains seeded, and the crop is starting to emerge. However, planting progress was put to a halt by thunderstorms Wednesday morning. "We've been dry, so we were excited when we…
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Corn Matters

Published May 23, 2018

In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, President Kirby Hettver reflects on the 2018 Minnesota Legislative Session. There were a few disappointments.
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Canola Minute

Published May 23, 2018

Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Canola Growers President Pat Murphy provides a planting progress update.
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