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Land Lab Provides Hands-On Learning for NDSCS Ag Students
Published June 12, 2018
Last fall, the North Dakota State College of Science Agriculture Program received nearly 100 acres of land. With support from several businesses and organizations, corn, soybeans and wheat are now growing at the college’s Ag Land Lab. NDSCS Agriculture Program…NFU and CFA Tout U.S.-Canadian Trade Relationship
Published June 12, 2018
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson and Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Ron Bonnett have issued a joint statement, highlighting the importance of the trade relationship between neighboring countries. The two groups point to recent remarks made by the Trump…Retail Farm Equipment Sales Rise
Published June 12, 2018
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, farm machinery sales are increasing. Compared to one year ago, the sales of four-wheel drive tractors rose 17 percent last month. Retail sales of two-wheel drive tractors rose 18 percent. Combine sales are…New Roles for Elser and Fuhr at Syngenta
Published June 12, 2018
Syngenta has announced two leadership appointments in its U.S. seeds business. David Elser will assume the newly-created role as the head of Syngenta’s top producer grower segment. Most recently, Elser oversaw U.S. seed sales and biofuels for Syngenta. G.W. Fuhr…Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Delayed
Published June 12, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will not see the nitrogen fertilizer rule implemented this year. The Minnesota House and Senate Agriculture Committees have used their authority to prevent the adoption of the controversial rule until after the next legislative session, which…SD Corn Comments
Published June 11, 2018
The phrase "make it happen" can apply to many topics. In this week’s Corn Comments, learn how the phrase applies to ethanol. This update is brought to you by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Perdue Scheduled to Talk Trade with MacAulay
Published June 11, 2018
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue plans to meet with Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay Friday. The pair will discuss trade. Canada’s dairy supply management system is challenging the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The meeting is happening…CropLife America Names Novak as President/CEO
Published June 11, 2018
A familiar name is taking over as the president and CEO of CropLife America. Chris Novak, who has served in a similar role for the National Corn Growers Association and National Pork Board, will begin his new duties August 20.…Minnesota’s Groundwater Protection Rule Delayed
Published June 11, 2018
Minnesota’s nitrogen fertilizer rule will not be implemented until the end of next year’s legislative session. At the end of the last session, House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership proposed a resolution that would delay approval of the Minnesota Department…