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Know Your Soil Type
Published February 19, 2024
During the Sugarbeet Grower Seminar in Grand Forks, Extension Sugarbeet Specialist Tom Peters highlighted the importance of soil type when determining herbicide rates. Knowing that information is key in preventing injury. "Having too much herbicide in a low organic matter or course…Demand for U.S. Ethanol Seen Around the World
Published February 19, 2024
During the U.S. Grains Council Winter Meeting in Guatemala, Chairman Brent Boydson recognized Japan as a growing market for U.S. ethanol. Citing a joint officer trade mission to Japan, Boydson said "Japan is looking at moving to a higher standard…2,4-D Resistant Waterhemp Likely in IA
Published February 19, 2024
Corteva has reported the discovery of a suspected 2,4-D resistant waterhemp population in north-central Iowa. A Corteva employee collected two samples of waterhemp seed , one from plants in the field and one from plants growing in the ditch next…USDA & Cargill Settle Packers and Stockyards Case
Published February 19, 2024
USDA and Cargill Meat Solutions have reached a settlement agreement on a violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act that occurred in March of 2022. Cargill self-reported that its beef grading cameras were installed incorrectly, resulting in inaccurate yield grades…TransFARMation: A Story of Resiliency
Published February 19, 2024
Linton, North Dakota rancher Doug Bichler is using his story to inspire others. In 2017, Bichler lost his arm in a baler and was only a few weeks into recovery when his daughter was born. Almost seven years later, the…Changing Demographics
Published February 19, 2024
National Pork Board Director of Domestic Market Development Neal Hull spoke during the Minnesota Pork Congress in Mankato. “We have to start looking at reaching younger consumers,” said Hull. “Millennials and GenZ consume less than half the pork a Boomer…Brighter Days Ahead
Published February 19, 2024
In 14 of the last 16 months, pig farmers have operated at a loss. "This too shall pass, agriculture is cyclical," said Jill Resler, CEO, Minnesota Pork Producers Association. After this past week's Pork Congress, Resler said producers have a…Deere Reports 1Q Financials
Published February 19, 2024
Deere and Company report net income of $1.7 billion for the first quarter, down from $1.95 billion in the same quarter last year. Net sales were $10.4 billion for the quarter, compared to $11.4 billion in 2023.Positive News for Spring Planting
Published February 19, 2024
It has been a classic El Nino for the Northern Plains resulting in a warmer and drier-than-normal winter. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey expects that to transition into a good planting season. "It is not going to be much of a…