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Canola Minute
Published October 18, 2021
The latest canola yield and acreage estimate are out from USDA. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND
Published October 18, 2021
In Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange General Manager Larry Schnell says the week of October 7, the auction moved 4,000 head of calves, yearlings and cows. Schnell anticipates moving about 3,500 head on Tuesday and 5,000 head on Thursday…High Levels of Nitrates Left in Fields This Fall
Published October 18, 2021
There are high levels of residual nitrates in fields this year, because of the drought. Agvise Soil Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says this is likely the first time the region’s seen such high amounts of residual nitrates since the…Chinese Economy Slows
Published October 18, 2021
China’s economy grew just under five percent in the third quarter. That’s down sharply from the second quarter’s eight percent growth rate. Power shortages and supply-chain issues are being blamed. For the first nine months of the year, China’s GDP…Mexico Rejects Biotech Corn Imports
Published October 18, 2021
Mexico has denied imports for a new stacked corn trait with Bayer’s HT3 and SmartStax PRO technology. This is the first time the Mexican regulatory agency declined to authorize a biotech corn trait. In a statement, Bayer said this decision…Hemp Survey Underway
Published October 18, 2021
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is sending out its first-ever acreage and production survey for farmers growing hemp. Farmers receiving the surveys are asked to return the questionnaires by October 25. USDA will publish the hemp survey results in mid-February.NW MN Farmer to Plead Guilty for Crop Insurance Fraud
Published October 18, 2021
A Lake Park, Minnesota farmer has agreed to plead guilty to crop insurance fraud. A plea agreement teleconference hearing for Kevan Nelson is scheduled to take place today. The Department of Justice alleges Nelson falsely reported losses in 2018 and…Fertilizer Type Seen as a Determining Factor
Published October 18, 2021
A drought year, like we’ve seen this past year, offers a few teaching moments. AgriGold District Sales Manager Connor Rieniets, who is based at Horace, North Dakota, says the type of fertilizer used was a determining factor for some crops.…NPC Washington Summit Scheduled
Published October 18, 2021
The National Potato Council is creating a new event that combines the organization’s annual meeting and its annual lobbying event. The NPC Washington Summit will be held February 28-March 3 in Washington, D.C. The annual meeting and fly-in event were…