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Becton Recognized by AASV
Published March 17, 2023
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has awarded Dr. Lisa Becton with its Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year award. Becton is the National Pork Board's director of swine health.Technology Must be User-Friendly
Published March 17, 2023
Digital tools are available to help farmers and crop consultants collect field data about soil sampling, agronomic decisions and mapping. FarmQA Senior Technology Specialist Ben Munson says this technology must be simple to use. "Usability is a big thing. How easy…Vilsack Sits Down Before Senate Ag Committee
Published March 17, 2023
In testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said disaster programs must be as flexible as possible. "When you established the WHIP program, nobody anticipated that you'd have a winter storm of the magnitude that we had…Robust Beef Demand
Published March 17, 2023
Cattle numbers are declining, but Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh says beef demand remains strong. "I have a seen studies that indicate that as long as people have jobs and our unemployment rate is fairly low, they'll treat themselves to…Tonsager Moves to the Upper Chamber
Published March 17, 2023
South Dakota native Josh Tonsager has joined the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Democratic staff. Most recently, Tonsager had a similar role for the House Agriculture Committee. Previously, Tonsager worked for the National Association of Wheat Growers and former South Dakota Senator…Corteva’s Glyphosate Sold to Albaugh
Published March 17, 2023
Albaugh is acquiring Corteva Agriscience’s glyphosate business. Albaugh previously purchased Corteva’s glyphosate lineup in Europe and the ownership extends around the world with this deal.3 Firms Partner on Winter Canola Project
Published March 17, 2023
Corteva Agriscience, Bunge and Chevron USA are partnering to expand winter canola production in southern states, like Tennessee and Kentucky. These hybrids are being promoted as a double-cropping option for winter wheat. The canola oil will be used for renewable…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 16, 2023
Minnesota Dry Bean Research and Promotion Council member Ryan Peterson talks about a recent trip to Dubai for the Gulf Foods Expo in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.War Curtails Global Grain Supply
Published March 16, 2023
Rather than focusing on the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Paradigm Futures market analyst Kent Beadle is monitoring Ukraine's the crop prospects. "We saw essentially about a one-third decline in the production of the summer crops last year after the onset…