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Corn Standing Well in Grand Forks Area
Published August 31, 2022
The RRFN Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, made a stop west of Grand Forks Wednesday. “The early planted corn is looking really good and we’ll probably need another two to three weeks for that,” said Mike Stenvold of Stenvold Ag…“Worst IDC Year I’ve Ever Seen’
Published August 31, 2022
It is a busy time in the central Red River Valley with spring wheat being harvested and beets being lifted for the pre-pile. Thanks to a late planting season, the corn and soybeans in the area will need more time.…House Ag Leader Talks Farm Bill at Farm Progress
Published August 31, 2022
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson was at the Farm Progress Show discussing the next farm bill with state agricultural groups and farmers. "There's only one option in my mind in 2023; reauthorize the farm bill before the…Bigger Pie Needed for New Farm Bill
Published August 31, 2022
National Corn Growers Association First Vice President Harold Wolle says the organization is focusing on farm bill priorities. "Our mantra is to do no harm to crop insurance, that's the top priority." The Madelia, Minnesota farmer also emphasizes the importance…A Sneak Peek: USDA Support for Climate Smart Funding
Published August 31, 2022
Climate-smart agriculture is front-and-center at the USDA. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told attendees at the Farm Progress Show USDA initially planned to use $1 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to invest in climate-smart pilot projects. "We asked farmers, agribusinesses…On Pace to Finish Good
Published August 31, 2022
Pioneer Field Agronomist Marc Cartwright hosted the second day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour. Fields were checked from Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Walhalla, North Dakota. "Soybeans and corn are on pace to finish up good despite…Recession, Input Costs Detailed in New Rabobank Report
Published August 31, 2022
With two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, the U.S. economy is in a ‘technical recession.’ The new Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review says the economy is fading and a recession will be declared officially soon. The report says phosphate…Corn Denting in Walhalla Area
Published August 30, 2022
Combine dust fills the air in northeastern North Dakota. Small grains and canola are being harvested. Desiccation is beginning in dry beans. “Corn is just reaching the dent stage and we’re starting to put starch in the kernels,” reports Matthew…‘Anxious’
Published August 30, 2022
The water came up this spring in the Stephen, Minnesota area and was one of the longest lasting floods in memory. Alex Anderson leads a Pioneer seed agency called Eagle Point Ag and says late planting and Prevented Plant was…