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SD Corn Comments
Published July 17, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Executive Director DaNita Murray joins us with another 'Farm Bill FYI'.Better Wheat Seen in Nebraska
Published July 17, 2023
Elk City, Oklahoma custom combiner David Misener has moved into the North Platte, Nebraska area. Misener says the crop in Oklahoma and Kansas was pretty tough. "We didn't have a lot of good yields. I did anywhere from 15-to-61 bushel…Weed Control Options
Published July 17, 2023
The Red River Farm Network is featuring updates from the BASF Showcase Plot Tour on its Twitter feed. That includes this update with BASF's Henry Steinberger.Controlling Disease in Potatoes
Published July 17, 2023
With row closure, disease control becomes a priority for potatoes. "Provysol has been a shining star in potatoes for early blight control," said BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert. "We tend to recommend it early, but we've seen it in…PEI Potato Wart Identified
Published July 17, 2023
A new detection of potato wart has been found on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Late last year, the Canadian Food Inspection Service announced its plans to modernize its efforts to prevent the spread of the disease, but action has not…U of M Small Grain Summer Plot Tours Continue
Published July 17, 2023
The University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota this week. Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says these tours will give farmers a chance to see current and new varieties. “It’s one thing to talk…Soil Fertility Minute
Published July 15, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnesota Extension Northwest Research and Outreach Specialist Lindsay Pease talks about the upcoming Drainage Research Forum. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.Brazilian Appetite for Corn
Published July 15, 2023
Brazil is positioned to surpass the U.S. in corn exports this year. National Corn Growers Association lead economist Krista Swanson believes the marginal profitability for corn may affect the acres planted to second crop or safrinha corn. "The comparison between…Canola Minute
Published July 15, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about the importance of canola oil in the biofuels industry.