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Disappointment
Published June 21, 2023
The U.S. Canola Association is disappointed with the EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard announcement. In a statement, the trade group said the final biomass-based diesel volumes do not reflect current production levels and plans for expansion.Pioneer Agronomy Update: Managing Iron Deficiency Chlorosis
Published June 21, 2023
The heat units have been coming pretty easy this season, but moisture is another story. The Pioneer Agronomy Update originated from north of Moorhead Wednesday. "As you drive around, you may see that corn that is pineappled and the leaves…Weather Models Differ
Published June 21, 2023
With a weather market, traders are looking at every forecast. The Money Farm market analyst Allison Thompson says the European and GFS weather models have differed throughout the spring and early summer. They are definitely different; the GFS does show a…Crop Watch: Desperate Need for Rain
Published June 20, 2023
The Red River Farm Network made a stop at Ashley, North Dakota Tuesday for the Crop Watch broadcast. Tony Neu said his crop was in desperate need of rain. "We've had some spotty rain, but the main farm has had…Grazing Biologist New to Minnesota
Published June 20, 2023
Minnesota Ducks Unlimited has added a grazing biologist to its roster. Sabrina Claeys is based in Thief River Minnesota. “I work with livestock producers helping write grazing plans to help improve producers’ operations.” While this role is new in Minnesota,…NSM Officers Reelected
Published June 20, 2023
The Northern Soy Marketing board has reelected Patrick O’Leary of Benson, Minnesota as chair. Mike McCraine of Claremont, South Dakota will return as vice chair and Nancy Kavazanjian of Wisconsin is secretary/treasurer. During the recent board meeting, NSM finalized its…A Farm Rescue Milestone
Published June 20, 2023
Farm Rescue will soon complete its 1,000th assistance case. Farm Rescue volunteers will harvest the winter wheat for an Illinois family who’s farmstead was destroyed by a tornado. A special ceremony will be held Tuesday in Palestine, Illinois. Farm Rescue…Summer Pastures Need Help
Published June 20, 2023
Pat Erickson says a dry fall and spring are holding up pasture growth on his Fertile, Minnesota farm. They are waiting to put cattle on summer pasture until grass is more established. “We had a lot of snow but it…Crop Insurance Change Proposed
Published June 20, 2023
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and Iowa Representative Randy Feenstra are behind a proposal to support new and beginning farmers. This bill would extend better access to crop insurance program to ten years. That compares to the current program that offers…