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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published March 21, 2022
In this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the wheat market remains hot as the week begins, due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. "The market had…Consider the Weed Resistance Profile
Published March 21, 2022
FMC Technical Service Manager Nick Hustedde says growers should keep in mind what weed problems you had in past growing season to prepare for the next season. "We've got to be mindful of the weed spectrum is in our fields.…Beet Stock Values
Published March 20, 2022
Last week, there were no American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares brokered. According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, for the season there have been 3,933 shares brokered for an average price of $4,190.06 per share.Key Deadlines Coming Up in MN Legislature
Published March 20, 2022
With deadlines approaching in the Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Mike Sundin says the last few weeks have been hectic. "Lawmakers are trying to get last minute items in and I've had to reject a few things in…Getting Ready for Spring
Published March 20, 2022
DEKALB Brand Manager Kathleen McKittrick says advances in seed genetics played a big role in overcoming recent growing season stresses. "When you think of DEKALB, you think about exclusive genetics. We're focused on performance across all types of conditions. Whatever…Ag Exports Start Out Fiscal Year Strong
Published March 20, 2022
USDA economist Bart Kenner says agricultural export sales were $68.5 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. "Wheat exports were at $2.1 billion, up six percent from last year. Corn exports were at $5.2 billion, up 40 percent.…Pioneer Launches Vorceed Enlist Technology
Published March 20, 2022
Pioneer launched its new Enlist corn trait at the Commodity Classic. Pioneer U.S. Corn Lead Adam Theis calls the new Vorceed trait next generation corn rootworm technology. "It brings a lot of benefits and flexibility to how farmers with corn-on-corn…Sugar Industry Navigating Pesticide Challenges at EPA
Published March 20, 2022
Addressing pesticide challenges at the EPA continues to be a priority for farm and commodity organizations. "We're working with other commodity groups to educate members of Congress about how important pesticide tools are to growers," said Luther Markwart, Executive Vice…Global Sugar Production May Shift
Published March 20, 2022
The Russia and Ukraine's war is affecting many things. "For sugar, it's linked in a sense that as you see oil prices go up, it provides incentive for countries like Brazil to shift their sugar production and divert it into…