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Widespread Soybean Cupping Happening Across Northern Plains
Published August 10, 2021
There’s been widespread cupping of soybean leaves across the Northern Plains this summer. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Seth Naeve a number of things may be causing the damage, including dicamba. "Whether it was drift, volatilization or soybeans that were…MN Spring Wheat Harvest Moves Quickly
Published August 10, 2021
Spring wheat harvest is going fast in Minnesota. USDA says harvest is 76 percent complete, well ahead of last year. CHS Northland Grain General Manager DuWayne Thompson says the crop is ripe and dry near St. Hilaire. "The quality of…Boost in Illinois Crop Influences U.S. Corn and Soybean Ratings
Published August 10, 2021
The latest USDA Crop Progress and Conditions report has the U.S. corn crop at 64 percent good to excellent, an increase of two percentage points from the previous week. Stone X Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman is surprised to…Recognizing the Risk of ASF
Published August 10, 2021
African Swine Fever continues to spread in the Dominican Republic. "The Dominican Republic is close; a lot closer than China, Europe or Africa where ASF has been endemic for a while," said Dr. Jerry Torrison, veterinarian, University of Minnesota. "It…CP Increases Its Offer for KCS
Published August 10, 2021
Canadian Pacific has upped its bid for the Kansas City Southern Railroad to $31 billion. This decision came less than two weeks before Kansas City Southern shareholders will vote on a proposed merger agreement with Canadian National. CP and CN…AEM’s Slater Announces Retirement Plans
Published August 10, 2021
Association of Equipment Manufacturers President Dennis Slater will retire at the end of the year. The AEM board has announced the organization’s senior vice president, Megan Tanel, will succeed Slater.Lawmakers Urge USDA to Consider Contract Pig Production
Published August 10, 2021
Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst have sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to make sure contract pig farmers are eligible for pandemic relief. The lawmakers are concerned a…APUC Funds Awarded
Published August 10, 2021
The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission has approved $482,000 in funding for eight projects. Those projects include the Red River BioRefinery for $80,000 to conduct a feasibility study on wheat biorefining. Scranton Equity Exchange was awarded $52,500 to evaluate…Farm Leaders Report From Farmfest
Published August 9, 2021
During Farmfest, the Red River Farm Network visited with numerous farm leaders. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Skaug highlighted policy issues and the importance of biofuels. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discussed the drought and consolidation within the…