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SD Corn Comments
Published August 23, 2019
Conservation and farm and ranch families go hand-in-hand. Get the details in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.NCGA Responds to USDA MFP Details
Published August 23, 2019
In a statement, the National Corn Growers Association said it welcomes the USDA releasing more details of the Market Facilitation Program. According to the NCGA, the payment rate for corn is 14 cents per bushel. Earlier this year, an NCGA…Transparency for Trade Damage Calculations
Published August 23, 2019
USDA has outlined how the rates were made for the new round of Market Facilitation Program payments. There is a countywide rate, but that was based on the estimated trade-related damages for various commodities. For soybeans, the commodity rate was…Keep Finances Tight
Published August 23, 2019
South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialist Jack Davis says profitability is tough in South Dakota this year. He recommends farmers keep finances tight and only invest in efficiencies, if needed. "Don't over invest. If farmers have…Quality is Questionable with the SD Hay Crop
Published August 23, 2019
Plentiful rains across South Dakota are bringing in a high tonnage alfalfa crop. The challenging part for some farmers may be getting the crop cut on time. WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says farmers were watching their…PFS: Enlist Platform Working for Farmers
Published August 23, 2019
Peterson Farms Seed District Territory Manager Alan Neitzel says there are some good corn and soybean options for farmers to consider in the year ahead, including the Enlist platform. "When the new Enlist soybeans finally received approval, farmers switched their…Lessons Learned from the 2019 Growing Season
Published August 23, 2019
There are lessons to learn in every growing year. Dairyland Seed District Seed Manager Keith Rekow says one of the biggest lessons learned in 2019 is getting the importance of getting seed slots closed. "Farmers need to go back to…Aphid Numbers Picking Up
Published August 23, 2019
As a whole, seasonal aphid numbers are low this year. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Ian MacRae says in the last few weeks there are increases in winged aphids in traps. "Lots of them are small grain aphids. The biggest…A Variable Potato Crop Across MN and ND
Published August 23, 2019
NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson says the potato crop is variable across Minnesota and North Dakota. "In general, the potato crop is good. It's been a good growing year. Most of Minnesota and the…