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Vilsack Addresses Farm Bill Questions
Published April 2, 2023
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before three congressional committees this past week. Vilsack said climate smart programs within the Inflation Reduction Act can make up for a loss in baseline funding. “Utilization of those resources can compliment and supplement what…H2A Rule Change Concerns
Published April 2, 2023
Changes that impact H2A labor programs in the U.S. are now in effect. The method used to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is now calculated differently. National Council of Farmer Co-ops Vice President of Communications Justin Darisse says this…A Snapshot of Last Week’s Beet Stocks
Published April 1, 2023
According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, last week there were three American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales totaling 40 shares, brokered at $4,800 per share.NCI’s Market Update Features Weather Edition
Published April 1, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting another Market Update: Weather Edition webinar on April 5 at 8:00 am. The webinar will feature North Dakota Agricultural Network Director, Daryl Ritchison who will offer important upcoming weather insights to course participants. Webinar…Cold Calving Warnings
Published March 31, 2023
There's been lots of sleepless nights for livestock producers who are calving in below normal temperatures. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says with the cold weather coming in during a critical time in calving season, making sure calves are…Smith Introduces Livestock Disease Legislation
Published March 31, 2023
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith introduced a bipartisan bill aimed to protect meat and poultry export markets in the case of disease outbreaks. Smith says with Avian Influenza, Hoof and Mouth Disease, and African Swine Fever concerns on the horizon, ensuring…House Ag Budget Takes Spotlight
Published March 31, 2023
Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Samantha Vang says the ag budget bill was the center of attention in committee this week. The target budge in the ag committee is $148 million in one-time money, and $40 million in ongoing money.…Dicamba Application Window Moved for South Dakota
Published March 31, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency moved up the cutoff date for over-the-top application of dicamba label products for soybeans to June 20, for South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension Weed Science Coordinator Paul Johnson says the South Dakota Department of…Canola Minute
Published March 31, 2023
In this week's Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman talks about USDA's Crop Values Summary. This update is sponsored by the Northern Canola Growers Association.