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Canola Minute
Published October 20, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman gives a harvest recap.A ‘Dandy’ Corn Crop
Published October 20, 2023
The combines have been busy in the Casselton, North Dakota area. For Harvey Morken, the soybean harvest is essentially wrapped up and a lot of the corn is done, too. "Our soybeans, as well as the crop seen by a…Moisture Situation is Better Than 2023
Published October 20, 2023
If growers caught rain at the right time, GK Technology agronomist Sarah Lovas says farmers had a really good crop. "There are other places where the yields could have been better, but overall, I'm fairly pleased with what I'm hearing."…Good Moisture, Good Corn Crop
Published October 20, 2023
Corn harvest is rolling along in the Jamestown, North Dakota area. Terry Wanzek is pleased with the corn crop. "We didn't get a lot of rain towards the end of summer. You can credit genetic enhancement over the years where…Navigator Pipeline Canceled
Published October 20, 2023
Navigator CO2 Ventures has canceled its Heartland Greenway pipeline project aimed at capturing carbon dioxide from Midwest ethanol plants. The company released a statement, claiming state regulatory processes were too "unpredictable." The company’s permit application was denied by South Dakota…Rowe to Succeed Fyrwald at Syngenta Group
Published October 20, 2023
Effective January 1, Jeff Rowe will take over as CEO of Syngenta Group. Rowe is succeeding Erik Fyrwald, who is retiring after seven-and-a-half years with the company. Rowe is currently president of Syngenta Crop Protection and previously had the same…10-Year Notes At Levels Not Seen in 16 Years
Published October 20, 2023
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury notes topped five percent for the first time since June of 2007. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi said this is significant news for the economy. "That's a different world from what…Harvesting Lodged Corn
Published October 20, 2023
An inch of rain at midweek stalled James Aarsvold's harvest at Blanchard, North Dakota. Corn became a priority when lodging started to take place across multiple varieties. “It seemed like it was salt issues and root development.” Aarsvold said another…Weighing Seed Decisions
Published October 20, 2023
In the latest edition of the Minnesota CropCast, University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jeff Coulter said farmers are starting to plan for 2024. On average, the new hybrids coming out each year have the potential to increase yields by two…