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SD Winter Wheat Acres Pick Up
Published November 3, 2021
In South Dakota, there was strong interest in planting winter wheat this fall. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson attributes the interest to prices, well-timed rains around Labor Day and the early soybean harvest. "There were also frustrations…ACSC Growers Planning for Next Year
Published November 3, 2021
American Crystal Sugar Company General Agronomist Joe Hastings is happy with this year's crop. "We will probably be shy of 29 tons and the sugar percentage is likely around 18 percent. It's a good crop." Many sugarbeet growers are already…Preview: November USDA Crop Reports
Published November 3, 2021
USDA's November crop production and supply and demand reports will be released on Tuesday. Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried thinks increased production numbers may already be built into the market. "I'm not exactly sure how much we've…Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op Getting Final Sugarbeet Acres to the Pile
Published November 3, 2021
In a statement, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture Mike Metzger says the co-op is 98 percent finished with sugarbeet harvest as of Wednesday, November 3. Growers are trying to get the final acres in the pile.Minnesota Beef Update
Published November 3, 2021
Minnesota's Top of the Class program met in October for a tour of the state capitol, a meeting with the state veterinarian and more. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the latest Minnesota…Corn Matters
Published November 3, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is hosting a quarterly marketing webinar on November 11. Find out more from Biofuels and Industry Relations Director Mackenzie Boubin in this week's Corn Matters.CRPD Adds Two New Board Members
Published November 3, 2021
The Center for Rural Policy and Development has welcomed two new at-large members to its board, Jennifer Cronin and Sarah Schake. Cronin is a supply chain manager for Gage Brothers Concrete.Schake is an independent contractor based in Otter Tail County,…Retailers Reluctant to Price Fertilizer for Spring
Published November 3, 2021
University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson says most ag retailers are not willing to price fertilizer for spring. "We had a situation about 15 years ago when fertilizer prices spiked and a lot of dealers purchased product and the…Bayer and CHS to Partner on Carbon Access
Published November 3, 2021
Bayer and CHS are working together to bring more carbon access to farmers. Bayer’s carbon program will be extended to CHS members in 17 states. Incentives will be offered to farmers for products and practices that enhance soil health, improve…