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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…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…U.S. and China Discuss Russia-Ukraine War
Published March 19, 2022
President Biden talked with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. All eyes have been on China since the Russia-Ukraine war to see what happens next. A readout of the call from the White House says President Biden outlined the views…ND Noxious Weed Task Force Meets in Bismarck
Published March 19, 2022
North Dakota’s Noxious Weed Task Force had their first meeting in Bismarck on Tuesday. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said there were three objectives for the exploratory meeting: "establish a clear understanding of what the law is and where…A Mixed Weather Outlook for Spring
Published March 18, 2022
It’s the time of the year when the weather battles between leftover winter and spring. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says there will be more precipitation in the forecast for the Northern Plains. "There are a few…Petersen: Reducing Dicamba Complaints is the Goal
Published March 18, 2022
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is glad to finally have an announcement from the EPA on dicamba. "We are disappointed it took this long, but glad it's done. The biggest concern right now is the trainings, but registrants are working…Farmers Hope for a Good Start to Spring Planting
Published March 18, 2022
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad says there should be enough soil moisture for a good start to spring planting, especially for sugarbeets. "Hopefully, we can get a decent start to planting in April through early May." Rockstad says all of…Alternative Tools Will Be Used to Control Sugarbeet Root Maggot
Published March 17, 2022
Local sugarbeet growers are planning to use a different mode of action to control sugarbeet root maggot this year. Chlorpyrifos is typically used to control the pest, but the EPA banned the use of the product. According to American Crystal…