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National FFA Convention Kicks Off in Indianapolis
Published October 27, 2021
The National FFA Convention is back and in-person this year. Thousands of blue and gold jackets, FFA advisors and supporters are gathering in downtown Indianapolis this week. In the next few days, FFA members will compete in events, meet up…Trudeau’s Third Term Begins With Cabinet Announcement
Published October 26, 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reappointed Marie-Claude Bibeau as the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Bibeau was first appointed in 2019 and is Canada’s first female agriculture minister. Mary Ng will continue to oversee international trade and export promotion,…Wheat Yield Winners From ND, MN, SD
Published October 26, 2021
Farmers from the tri-state region are winners in the National Wheat Yield Contest. Ransom County, North Dakota farmer John Hofer tops the spring wheat dryland division. Hofer yielded 122.2 bushels per acre with a WestBred variety. Dallas Diesen of Roseau…Fielding Questions – Credit Risk Chain
Published October 25, 2021
The credit risk chain is a concept used by lenders to assess financial risk. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Branch Manager at Lisbon, North Dakota Park Wiltse cover this topic and more in the latest Fielding Questions episode. This podcast, produced…Crop College
Published October 25, 2021
Farmers in the Dakotas and Minnesota are getting close to wrapping up harvest. Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson has more in this week’s Crop College radio update.Herbicide Plan B Options
Published October 25, 2021
WinField United Regional Agronomist Kyle Okke says demand for Enlist soybeans and Xtend Flex soybeans put extra pressure on product availability. "Glufosinate is an active ingredient in extreme tight supply,” says Okke. “Everyone that sells it in retail has already…Soil Sampling a Smart Move Ahead of 2022
Published October 25, 2021
As harvest moves quickly in the Northern Plains, farmers are thinking ahead to 2022. From an agronomic perspective, Pioneer Field Agronomist Sarah Lovas says soil sampling can go along way in getting ready for the next growing season. "In this…We’re All Ears: Agriculture Markets, Policy and Trade – Oh My!
Published October 25, 2021
This year brought changes to the U.S. agriculture markets. Syngenta Seeds Head of Channel and Pricing Strategy Wade Wiley gets a sense of optimism from farmers about net farm income. "On the flip side, farmers are concerned on several fronts.…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 25, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights a strong market for cash grains and specialty crops. Spring wheat has topped $10 per bushel and that gets attention,…