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Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 19, 2022
Sunflowers are in bloom across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says the sunflower crop is progressing well and it may have the most yield potential of many crops grown in the Northern Plains. "Most hybrids when…FSA Fixes AGI Calculation Challenges in Disaster Aid
Published August 19, 2022
The Farm Service Agency has created an appeal process for farmers challenged by the Emergency Relief Program’s adjusted gross income calculation. The calculations prevented some farmers from fully recovering eligible losses due to payment limits. "This is very good news…Labor Dispute Threatens Rail Movement
Published August 19, 2022
Members of the Presidential Emergency Board have made recommendations to resolve a dispute between U.S. railroads and railroad unions. The two sides have 30 days to accept the recommendations or reach a different agreement. If an agreement isn’t reached, workers…Short-Term Moisture Welcome
Published August 19, 2022
Recent rains should help with grain fill, but Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says it’s coming at the wrong time in western Iowa, Nebraska and portions of South Dakota. "The happiest people with these rains are probably…House Passes Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden to Sign
Published August 15, 2022
As expected, the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 on Friday. It was another party line vote with all 220 Democrats voting in favor of the legislation. The $430 billion spending bill includes money for renewable energy, climate…Parade of Champions: Be Dedicated
Published August 15, 2022
Julia Carlson from Murdock, Minnesota is part of the Dublin Victory 4-H Club in Swift County and KMS FFA Chapter. In 4-H, Carlson shows beef cattle along with other general exhibits. "When I was younger, my dad made a rule…Prevent Plant Data Delayed
Published August 15, 2022
The USDA Farm Service Agency was scheduled to release the first look at prevent plant acres in the United States on Friday, but the data was never published. According to the FSA, more time is needed to process the data.Fielding Questions: A Look at the U.S. Crop
Published August 15, 2022
Dry conditions remain in the forecast for the Dakotas and Minnesota. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Education Specialist Katie Tangen says the southeastern part of North Dakota into Minnesota are areas to closely watch. "There's also not a lot of…Finstad Goes to Washington D.C.
Published August 12, 2022
New Ulm, Minnesota farmer and former USDA Rural Development Director Brad Finstad was sworn into office Friday in Washington D.C. Finstad is finishing out the term of former Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who died in January. "I'm rolling up my…