Latest News Articles
Section 18 Exemption Approved
Published June 8, 2022
A Section 18 emergency exemption label has been approved for the use of Ultra Blazer in sugarbeets in Minnesota and North Dakota. American Crystal Sugar Company says the Ultra Blazer application is for waterhemp weed escapes if soil-applied herbicides have…NSA Welcomes Zahradka to Board
Published June 7, 2022
Lacey Zahradka has been appointed to the National Sunflower Association board of directors. Zahradka is the assistant manager of the ADM oilseed processing facility in Enderlin, North Dakota.Biotech Wheat Coming to Brazil
Published June 7, 2022
The Brazilian government is partnering with an Argentine company to develop a biotech drought-resistant wheat. Australia and New Zealand have approved the sale and use of the Bioceres GMO wheat, but the testing in Brazil has not been reported. Brazil…Salford Sold to Linamar
Published June 7, 2022
Ontario-based Linamar Corporation has acquired the Salford Group and its line of tillage and application equipment. Linamar's agriculture manufacturing division also owns MacDon Industries.Spring Wheat Planting Window Closing
Published June 6, 2022
It's getting late to plant spring wheat in the Northern Plains. Spring wheat planting in North Dakota, the nation’s largest spring wheat producing state, is at 74 percent complete. According to the USDA, that's an increase of 15 percentage points…Register Now for NCI Ancient Grains Conference
Published June 6, 2022
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting its first-ever Ancient Grains Conference July 20 at the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minnesota. This conference explores the characteristics and utilization of ancient grains. There will be a number of presentations and…Busses Filled with FFA Students Head to Fargo
Published June 6, 2022
The North Dakota State FFA Convention kicks off today. North Dakota State FFA Advisor Nikki Fideldy-Doll says there is a packed schedule for the students. "We are excited to provide a ton of opportunities for the over 1,400 people in…Local Biofuel Producers Awarded Grants from COVID Market Impact
Published June 6, 2022
The USDA is granting $700 million for nearly 300 biofuel producers experiencing losses from the COVID pandemic. In North Dakota, there are five biofuel producers and facilities getting assistance. Hankinson Renewable Energy in Hankinson, North Dakota received $6.7 million. Midwest…Fielding Questions: Emergency Relief Program
Published June 6, 2022
Another round of disaster relief payments are coming to Northern Plains crop farmers with crop losses due to drought in 2020 and 2021. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Crop Insurance and Commodity Marketing Education Rob Fronning has more…