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BASF Highlights Pipeline During ND Field Day
Published July 31, 2022
The Xitavo seed brand has been in existence for just two years and is expected to surpass one million acres in production next year. BASF Northern Region Agronomy Lead Marc Hoobler says a new soybean cyst nematode resistance trait is…Timing is Critical Fungicide Application
Published July 31, 2022
White mold is a growing threat for soybeans and dry beans. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says timing for the fungicide application is important. "Essentially when you've got an open flower at one of the top two nodes of…NCI to Host Grain Procurement Management Course for Importers
Published July 31, 2022
Northern Crops Institute is hosting an eight-day in-person Grain Procurement Management for Importers course September 12-21. The course provides an overview on the U.S. grain handling and marketing system and the risk management tools available to assist buyers in purchasing…Agriculture Included in Inflation/Climate Bill
Published July 31, 2022
The agreement between West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer will likely bring the so-called Inflation Reduction Act to a vote late this week. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says this development is shocking. "I…Peterson Farms Seed and Equinom Partner in Plant-Based Foods
Published July 30, 2022
Peterson Farms Seed and Equinom have entered into a long-term collaboration to produce identity-preserved seeds of ultra-high protein yellow peas. The Equinom yellow pea varieties will be the foundation of minimally processed pea-protein ingredients and used in food applications. Peterson…Saving the Soil’s Structure
Published July 29, 2022
Speaking at the National Strip-Till Conference, University of Minnesota Regional Extension Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes said strip-tillage can help alleviate soil compaction. "What strip-tlll can do is save more of the soil's structure or those little aggregates in the soil," said DeJong-Hughes.…No End in Sight to Ukrainian Agriculture Crisis
Published July 29, 2022
Due to a lack of resources, Ukrainian farmers planted significantly less corn this year. At the same time, spring wheat seedings inceased significantly. Roman Grynyshyn estimates winter crops, such as winter wheat and canola, will be only 15-to-20 percent of…“Hell Bent” on Cutting Fertilizer Usage
Published July 29, 2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by limiting fertilizer usage. Western Canadian Wheat Growers director Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel says farmers have made its case with provincial ministers, but are hitting a wall with…NCBA Discuss Policy at Summer Conference
Published July 29, 2022
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has established its farm bill priorities. The list includes protection from foreign animal diseases, support for voluntary conservation programs, and risk management. "It's going to be a heavy lift to get this farm bill done,"…