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Preliminary Variety Information Coming In
Published August 17, 2023
Preliminary small grains yield data is starting to come in from 45 spring wheat varieties across five locations in Minnesota. "We've got a couple locations averaging over 100 bushels per acre," said Jim Anderson, spring wheat breeder, University of Minnesota.…Corn Matters
Published August 17, 2023
Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council member Jim O'Connor was recently elected to the U.S. Grains Council board of directors. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.The Farm Bill is a National Security Issue
Published August 17, 2023
When it comes to building the next farm bill, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sees the biggest challenge being the new members. "We've got 260 congressmen and senators who have never debated or voted on a farm bill…MN Beef Update
Published August 17, 2023
Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth talks about preparations for the State Fair in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Expect High Hay Prices
Published August 17, 2023
Weaning time for cattle producers is just around the corner. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Specialist Warren Rusche says hay supplies are a worry for this winter. "For most of South Dakota, hay supplies are short and consequently hay…Hall of Fame Honors for DeVelder
Published August 17, 2023
Donn DeVelder has been inducted into the South Dakota Co-op Hall of Fame. Born and raised in South Dakota, DeVelder began his career with Associated Milk Producers Inc. in 1984 as a field representative and served in several roles focused…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 17, 2023
NDSU Extension Agronomy Research Specialist Justin Jacobs and Central Lakes College Ag and Energy Center Research Analyst Noah Boelter offer details about the dry bean variety trials in North Dakota and Minnesota. Learn more in this week's Dry Bean Scene.…Wheat Variety Survey Results Released
Published August 17, 2023
WB 9590 is the most popular spring wheat variety in Minnesota this year, representing nearly a quarter of the planted acreage. Torgy was the second most popular variety with 19 percent of the state’s spring wheat acreage. The survey was…Jacob Shapiro to Speak at Next 5 Years Conference
Published August 17, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is pleased to announce the opening keynote speaker for the upcoming Next 5 Years Conference is Jacob Shapiro. Shapiro is the partner and director of geopolitical analysis at Cognitive Investments, where he oversees geopolitical analysis and…