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Avian Influenza Outbreak Escalates
Published April 14, 2022
The number of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases are increasing across the Dakotas and Minnesota. According to Minnesota State Board of Animal Health Assistant Director Dale Lauer, this is a different virus than 2015. "As this virus continues to circulate…A Two-Week Planting Delay Anticipated
Published April 14, 2022
With this past week's blizzard, Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski said there’s no way planting will start before May 1. "Where I live, once the snow has gone and the frost starts coming out, it takes two weeks." In Langdon,…Calving Season Continues in the Storm
Published April 14, 2022
The spring storm doesn’t stop calving season. Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby says they are checking cows every hour. "We have a day shift and a night shift crew going on in these extreme conditions. Thankfully, many of the…Prevent Plant Possible with Planting Delays
Published April 14, 2022
Planting progress is expected to remain slow across the entire Corn Belt. "Soil temperatures are not at germination threshold," said Dan Basse, president, AgResource Company. "Farmers don't want to put seed in the ground and hope it comes up in…Control the Controllables
Published April 14, 2022
The recent snowstorm pushed back the planting schedule. CHS Ag Services General Manager Ryan Anderson says it will take time to dry out fields and warm up the seedbed. "The moisture is going to be a good thing if we…Double-Digit Increases for ND Cropland Values
Published April 14, 2022
North Dakota cropland values increased 11 percent in the past year. However, cash rental rates only went up three percent. The survey conducted by the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands found the highest increase in land values were in…Biofuels Industry Seeking a More Permanent E-15 Fix
Published April 12, 2022
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the White House sent a strong signal at Tuesday's event in Iowa. "I'm going to use the president's own words. He said American biofuels have a role to play now." Skor told reporters the…E-15 is Back for the Summer
Published April 12, 2022
At a POET ethanol facility in Iowa, President Biden made it official. "The EPA is planning to issue an emergency waiver allowing E-15 gasoline to be sold across the United States this summer," said Biden. "On June 1, you won't…Walz: Ethanol is a Bridge to a Carbon-Free Future
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is glad E-15 will be available through the summer driving season. "It's an incredible market for Minnesota and an opportunity to lower fuel costs. It also reduces carbon emissions. None of us made the claim biofuels…