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Canada and China Disputes Discussed in Trade Trip
Published September 9, 2019
A U.S. trade delegation is back from a trip to Canada. U.S. Soybean Export Council Regional Director Kevin Roepke was on the tour. He says the trade disputes between Canada and China had attention throughout the week. "There are two…Aphids Still Hanging Around Seed Potatoes
Published September 9, 2019
Entomologists continue to find aphids in traps near seed potato fields in the region. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says the green stems and vines on the potatoes will attract aphids, increasing the risk of PVY virus. "There…Johnson: U.S. in Long-Term Funk with China
Published September 9, 2019
The U.S. and China will continue trade negotiations next month. In the meantime, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says the U.S. is in a long-term funk with China. "As a country, we're asking China to change their form of…Corn Starting to Dent Near Lake Benton, MN
Published September 9, 2019
The corn near Lake Benton, Minnesota is just starting to dent. That’s according to farmer Bob Worth. "The corn is 50 to 60 percent dented. We only planted corn on May 15," says Worth. "Corn in the area that's planted…Relationships Are Vital for Trade
Published September 9, 2019
President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack is back in the U.S. following a trip to China and Japan earlier this month. Vilsack says it’s important both governments and industry professionals understand the value of the…engAGe: Building Strong Relationships
Published September 9, 2019
CommonGround Minnesota volunteer and farmer Lauren Biegler is a pro at building strong relationships, especially with those who aren’t as familiar with farming. Presented by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association and Corteva Agrisciences, engAGe is…MN Adds Additional Rural Mental Health Specialist
Published September 9, 2019
Minnesota has added a second rural mental health specialist. Monica McConkey has worked in the mental health field for the last 25 years, including her most recent experience at Prairie St. Johns. McConkey also operates a consulting business that focuses…NFU Members Meeting With USDA
Published September 9, 2019
National Farmers Union members are meeting with USDA officials today. That’s part of this week’s fly-in. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says farmers still have questions about the Market Facilitation Program. "There was, I think, a miscalculation on…Promoting U.S. Beef in Japan
Published September 9, 2019
The North Dakota Beef Commission had two representatives in Tokyo for the U.S. Meat Export Federation trade trip. Mark Voll, who ranches in western North Dakota, says the Japanese consumers are looking for non-traditional beef cuts. "A beef tongue in…