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Sinner Takes on New Role for Pioneer
Published February 16, 2022
Pioneer has announced the addition of Kevin Sinner as a field agronomist in the central Red River Valley and central northwest Minnesota geography. Sinner has been with Pioneer since 2004 and most recently served as the Pioneer field operations manager…Ducks Unlimited CEO Addresses NACD Meeting
Published February 16, 2022
Speaking at the National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting, Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam said there must be a balance between conservation and farm profitability. "Farmers have to be rewarded for being better performers in a commoditized world and…Top Producer of the Year
Published February 16, 2022
A farm family from Villard, Minnesota is the Top Producer of the Year. Todd and Louise Malecha and their family have a dairy herd, raise replacement heifers and raise corn, soybeans, alfalfa and silage. The award was presented at the…Adjusting to the Glyphosate Shortage
Published February 16, 2022
An already tight supply of glyphosate is now tighter. Bayer declared force majeure because of a mechanical failure at the manufacturing plant that supplies a key raw ingredient. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley is advising farmers to continue to…No Quick Fix
Published February 16, 2022
According to U.S. Grains Council Chairman Chad Willis, there is no quick fix for the shortage of shipping containers. "China and the countries shipping stuff want to get containers back as soon as possible rather than shipping containers to the…A Climate-Friendly Fuel?
Published February 16, 2022
A study published by the National Academy of Sciences claims corn-based ethanol is not a climate-friendly fuel. The research was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Wildlife Federation. It found ethanol is 24 percent more carbon-intensive…New Fungicide on the Market
Published February 16, 2022
Bayer has announced the launch of Prosaro PRO 400 SC Fungicide. Prosaro PRO has three active ingredients which enhance disease control and better DON reduction.New Congressional Boundaries in Place in Minnesota
Published February 16, 2022
There are new Congressional maps for Minnesota. The Seventh District, currently served by Representative Michelle Fischbach, extends from the Canadian border to southwest Minnesota. The Eighth District, currently represented by Congressman Pete Stauber, expanded west and will include portions of…China’s Trade Record Criticized
Published February 16, 2022
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office says China has a long record of violating, disregarding and evading World Trade Organization rules. That position was emphasized in a report to Congress. China has not yet implemented some of the most significant parts…