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Valent’s Path to Sustainability
Published March 18, 2023
Sustainability is a goal for crop production. Valent Row Crop Segment Lead Will Griffin says developing products to assist farmers in that endeavor is a priority. “It’s kind of a holistic approach from cultural practices to application and to products.”…A Wide Range of Use for Enversa
Published March 18, 2023
New weed control technology is on the way from Corteva Agriscience. Pending regulatory approval, Corteva U.S. Products Manager Aaron Smith says Enversa will have a wide range of use. “When we spray Enversa on the leaf surface, it bounces off…Managing Tar Spot
Published March 18, 2023
As tar spot moves into different areas, efforts are underway to adapt. “As the issue continues to move west, we’re watching that really closely and have intensive selection for resistance against tar spot in the NK portfolio,” said Matt Dolch,…A United Front
Published March 18, 2023
American Soybean Association national director Adam Guetter sees crop insurance and trade as farm bill priorities. “I would be considered one of the younger farmers in the farming demographic. With the amount of inputs and financial strain that goes into…Back to the Basics for Beets
Published March 18, 2023
NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Mohamed Khan recommends farmers focus on the basics, especially with the likelihood of a wet spring. "Use fungicides in a timely manner and use pre-emergence, soil-applied herbicides to help combat resistant weeds." Insect control is also…NDAWN Seeking Support to Expand in Minnesota
Published March 18, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture would like to expand the NDAWN network across Minnesota. There are 38 NDAWN weather stations in the state. "We've had a lot of support from researchers, farmers, and commodity groups wanting more local weather information,"…Disaster Programs Need More Flexibility
Published March 18, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says disaster programs need to be more flexible when he recently addressed the Senate Agriculture Committee. Some language of disaster programs are difficult to interpret the coverage of. "It's difficult to be as specific as you'd…Consolidation Concerns
Published March 18, 2023
U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers are disappointed the Surface Transportation Board approved the merger between the Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad. USW President Vince Peterson said the green light was given without…A Double-Sided Coin
Published March 18, 2023
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger is notable because it signals the first single line service from Canada, through the U.S. to Mexico. "Some people welcome the prospect of having…