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SD PUC Denies Carbon Pipeline Permit Application
Published September 7, 2023
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission rejected the Navigator CO2 permit application for the Heartland Greenway carbon capture pipeline. The PUC’s decision was unanimous. The pipeline was intended to stretch 110 miles across eastern South Dakota. The PUC is scheduled…Register Now for NCI’s Next Cereal Innovators Webinar
Published September 7, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a cereal innovators webinar on Wednesday at 9 AM. This webinar will feature Nachurs Direct Sales Agronomy Specialist Wayne Becker and Nachurs sales agronomist Jill Herold. They will discuss a Growing a ‘Climate for…Patchy White Mold
Published September 7, 2023
The dry bean harvest has just started in the northern and north-central parts of North Dakota. "Local producers that I've talked to say the crop looks quite good, except they were surprised to find a fair amount of white mold…‘A Perfect Storm’
Published September 7, 2023
A dry bean dessicant may have had an adverse effect on sugarbeets this year. Due to last year’s dry fall and the late start this spring, a dry bean defoliant application used in 2022 carried over and reportedly had an…DLF Acquires Corteva Alfalfa Program
Published September 7, 2023
Denmark-based global seed company DLF has announced its acquisition of the Corteva Agriscience alfalfa breeding program. This deal includes Corteva’s alfalfa germplasm and breeding program, the Alforex Seeds brand name, trademarks and commercial alfalfa varieties.Dry Bean Scene
Published September 7, 2023
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, RRFN visits with Bonanza Bean Grower/Buyer Relations Andy Hacker updates us on harvest and dry bean crop conditions. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Sharpen…Farmer Sentiment Drops in August
Published September 7, 2023
The CME Group/Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer reading fell eight points in August to 115. Purdue University Center for Commercial Ag Director Dr. James Mintert said current economic conditions brought the reading lower. “I think for a lot of people…Tariff-Free Aussie Sugar Lands in London
Published September 7, 2023
For the first time in 50 years, the United Kingdom has received tariff-free raw sugar from Australia. A free trade agreement between the two countries was finalized at the end of May. This was a shipment of 33,000 metric tons…Merger Approved
Published September 7, 2023
Members of Valley United Co-op and the Thompson Farmers Elevator Company have approved a merger. As of January 1, the new organization will operate under the Valley United Co-op name. "We're very pleased with the result of the vote," said…