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Average Yields, Below Average Protein
Published August 22, 2023
North Dakota Wheat Commission board member Jim Pellman farms near McClusky, North Dakota. Recent moisture brought his harvest to a temporary stop. Spring wheat harvest is 80 percent complete, while his barley harvest just wrapped up. "Yields are about average…SD Corn Comments
Published August 22, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray talks about base acreage in the farm bill.A Crop to Remember
Published August 22, 2023
Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt is well into his spring wheat harvest. Proteins are ranging from 16.5-to-18.5 percent. Yield is much better than expected. "I've been farming for over 40 years and this is the best wheat crop that…MFBF Minute
Published August 22, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Education Coordinator Pam Debele talks about the MFBF Building at the Minnesota State Fair in this week's MFBF Minute.Neck-Deep in Harvest
Published August 22, 2023
Spring wheat harvest is underway for Theresia Gille in Kittson County, Minnesota. "We've been neck-deep in wheat harvest, which has been all over the board." Between the hail and lack of moisture, there wasn't much wheat left in good condition.…Johnson Reintroduces MCOOL Bill
Published August 22, 2023
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef products. The bill would direct the U.S. trade representative and agriculture secretary to determine a process of reinstating MCOOL…Pro Farmer Tour Shows High Yield Potential in Ohio
Published August 22, 2023
Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried is on the eastern portion of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. He says yield potential is high in Ohio. “Right now, Ohio corn yields are about ten bushels an acre higher than…Dairy Talk
Published August 22, 2023
Dairy replacement heifers are a valuable component of a dairy operation. Adequate and consistent vitamin and trace mineral nutrition is important to help support optimal growth, health, immunity, reproduction and hoof integrity. Melissa Holz, technical calf nutrition and business manager,…Evaluate New Technologies on Your Own Farm
Published August 22, 2023
Biologicals are one of the fastest-growing parts of agriculture. With an abundance of new biological products on the market, it can be confusing to determine what delivers the best return on investment. "Work with your retailer and see if you can…