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Aggies Victorious in State/Local Races
Published November 4, 2020
Farm leaders from across the region performed well in the election. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap narrowly won a seat on the Blue Earth County Commissioners. Former United Soybean Board Chairman Jared Hagert of Emerado was elected to the…Brazil’s Second Crop Corn at Risk
Published November 3, 2020
Planting is 30 days behind in Brazil. Ag business consultant Kory Melby says the recent rains have generally been adequate for soybean germination and planting, but dry spots remain. "There is concern in Parana state, because the soybeans are lacking…Sunflower Harvest Continues Near Onida, SD
Published November 3, 2020
As conditions warmed up this past week, Tom Young moved into the sunflower crop. "We had rain and ice before some snow in October so the sunflowers were really at a disadvantage. Not only did we need drying weather for…Using Good Weather for Fall Fieldwork
Published November 3, 2020
Corn harvest wrapped up in the last week of October for Kulm, North Dakota farmer Bart Schott. "The corn is above the Actual Production History and the test weight is good. Moisture ranges from 20 to 25 percent. Harvest was…Warmer Temperatures “Feel Good” for Early November
Published November 3, 2020
Grand Forks, North Dakota-based National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says it feels like Oct-ember outside with the warm conditions. "October was miserable. The month started out warmer than normal, but into the second and third week of…Dry Conditions Linger
Published November 3, 2020
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the severity depends on the location. "Down in the southeastern part of South Dakota, it's the worst drought since 2012. In western South Dakota, there are pockets of dryness similar…Ag Economy Barometer Sets All-Time High in October
Published November 3, 2020
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer set an all-time high in October, fueled by the optimism of the future and current financial situation for farms. An early fall rally in commodity prices combined with government payments and decent yields…A Third Quarter Loss for Bayer
Published November 3, 2020
Bayer is reporting a third quarter loss of $3.2 billion. That’s down from profits of $1.2 billion one year ago. Sales were down 14 percent, which was influenced largely by what was happening in the Cropscience division in North America.…Cibus Sharpens its Focus on Trait Development
Published November 3, 2020
Cibus has divested its North American canola seed breeding assets to Farmers Business Network Canada. Cibus CEO Peter Beetham says the company will now sharpen its focus and concentrate on being an independent trait developer. Cibus uses a proprietary gene…