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Mostly Good Planting Progress in Eastern Corn Belt
Published May 27, 2022
Farmers in the eastern Corn Belt continue to make good planting progress. Bennett Consulting President Matt Bennett says there are trouble spots. "Farmers in Ohio, Michigan and parts of northern Indiana are really struggling. It seems like the areas getting…Finishing Corn Planting Strong
Published May 27, 2022
In 2019, late season decisions were based on the final crop insurance planting dates. With higher commodity prices this year, Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says farmers are pushing past those final dates. "If there's a hybrid in…Planting Decisions Are All About the Economics
Published May 27, 2022
Minn-Star Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says corn farmers have a decision to make. They can plant the crop with a late planting provision, switch up acreage or take prevent plant. The prevent plant payment is 55 percent of…Spring Wheat and Soybean Markets Stay Higher
Published May 27, 2022
Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says the Minneapolis spring wheat contract is trying to incentivize planting while there’s a window to get it done. "After June 5, it's really difficult to grow a very good spring wheat crop. There's…American Soybean Association Outlines 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 27, 2022
Farm bill priorities for the American Soybean Association range from the farm safety net and conservation to trade, energy and research. ASA director and Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says soybean growers want the Ag Risk Coverage and…CRP Flexibility
Published May 27, 2022
USDA has announced additional flexibility for landowners who are in the final year of their Conservation Reserve Program contract. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says the request must be made in writing through the local FSA office. "We're going…Don’t Skimp on Pre-Emergence Weed Control
Published May 27, 2022
As temperatures warm, BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert expects to see a lot of weed pressure. "I'm already seeing lambsquarters, kochia, and waterhemp. Even when we've had these relatively cool temps, we're seeing a lot of water hemp emerging…Cutting Red Tape
Published May 27, 2022
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is part of a small bipartisan group seeking to address global food shortages by speeding up the delivery of food assistance. This bill would temporarily waive the requirement that half all food aid shipments be carried…DOJ Did Not Consult with USDA on Glyphosate Case
Published May 27, 2022
The Justice Department did not seek input from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack before filing a friend of the court brief urging the Supreme Court not to consider a case about the labeling of glyphosate. Vilsack made that point in response…