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Farmers for a Sustainable Future
Published February 17, 2020
A new coalition of 20 agricultural groups wants to have a role in the debate over climate policy and sustainability. A special event will be held Wednesday to launch ‘Farmers for a Sustainable Future.’ Speakers will include American Farm Bureau…Herd Health Plans Need Adjustments in Difficult Years
Published February 17, 2020
There was certainly no shortage of challenges for cattle producers in 2019. That means adjustments should be made to the herd health plans. Merck Animal Health technical services veterinarian Tim Parks says one hurdle is bovine respiratory disease. "We are…Bayer Plans to Appeal Dicamba Jury Decision
Published February 17, 2020
A Missouri peach farmer claims his orchard suffered damage due to off-target movement of the dicamba herbicide. The jury awarded $15 million in actual damages and $250 million in punitive damages. Bayer and BASF were both found to be liable…Canola Minute
Published February 17, 2020
USDA recently updated production numbers for canola. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the Canola Minute.Beet Stock Snapshot
Published February 16, 2020
Does it seem like there’s less American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered this winter? According to Acres & Shares that is the case. This season’s 1,555 brokered shares through February 15 is the second lowest trading volume in the…SD Cattlemen are Thanking Consumers for Choosing Beef
Published February 15, 2020
Beef Checkoff dollars in South Dakota are being used to reach consumers. South Dakota Beef Industry Council Executive Director Suzy Geppert says the “Thank You for Choosing Beef” campaign has been successful. "We know and understand that each time consumers…Phase One Trade Deal Takes Effect
Published February 15, 2020
The U.S.-China phase one trade agreement was signed in mid-January. North Dakota State University Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says this past Friday was the implementation date. "There was a lot of people in the futures market that was concerned…Betaseed Correction
Published February 15, 2020
In the February 10 issue of FarmNetNews, RRFN incorrectly listed the date for release of Betaseed's new Cercospora Leaf Spot tolerant hybrids. These Betaseed traits will be available in the spring of 2022.What Does La Nina Mean for the Northern Plains?
Published February 15, 2020
According to Creighton University Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor emeritus Dr. Art Douglas, the wet weather pattern impacting the north central portion of the U.S. is starting to fade as La Nina develops. Douglas says data from the past seven…