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EPA Amends Dicamba Labels in SD, IA, IL, IN
Published February 17, 2023
The EPA has adjusted the deadline for spraying dicamba in four states nationwide, including South Dakota. For South Dakota, the deadline has tightened up from June 30 to June 20. June 12 is the new deadline in Iowa, Illinois and…WOTUS Litigation Resurfaces
Published February 17, 2023
Twenty-four states, including North Dakota and South Dakota, are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its new Waters of the United States rule. The attorneys general claim the rule is too restrictive and may end up hurting farmers, ranchers and…A Critical Risk Management Tool
Published February 17, 2023
Due to trade retaliation, the pandemic and weather, ad hoc disaster payments to farmers ramped up in recent years. Torrey Advisory Group Executive Vice President Tara Smith says a steady, reliable farm safety net is favored over ad hoc assistance.…Record Net Earnings for Nutrien
Published February 17, 2023
In the fourth quarter, Nutrien had net earnings of $1.1 billion. Higher-than-anticipated fertilizer prices and record retail performance offset a reduction in fertilizer sales volume.Income Up for Zoetis
Published February 17, 2023
For the full year, Zoetis reports net income of $2.1 billion. That's up four percent from 2021. In the fourth quarter, net come totaled $461 million, up 11 percent from one year ago.ND Ag Groups Support Wetland Bank
Published February 17, 2023
Six farm groups make up the North Dakota Agricultural Mitigation wetland bank. This coalition includes Farm Bureau, Farmers Union and commodity groups representing corn, soybeans, grain and durum. Stantec is contracted to work with landowners willing to enroll in the…Optimum GLY Canola Available in ’23
Published February 17, 2023
A new herbicide tolerant trait will be available this year for canola farmers. Corteva is launching Optimum GLY canola, which is a new, proprietary glyphosate trait technology. It is designed to have strong weed control and a wider window for…GAO Says Ag Can Do More to Reduce GHG
Published February 17, 2023
In a report requested by Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, the General Accountability Office has outlined 13 options for agriculture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are some controversial recommendations, including the requirement for specific climate-smart farming practices to participate in…USDA Announces CRP Enrollment Period
Published February 17, 2023
The next general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program begins February 27 and will continue through April 7. There are 23 million acres in CRP with nearly two million acres expiring this year. USDA’s goal is to reach 27 million…