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Fielding Questions – AgDirect
Published August 30, 2021
In the Fielding Questions podcast from AgCountry Farm Credit Services, AgDirect territory manager Tate Moser highlights the financing options for new or used equipment. In addition, Moser discusses the supply chain logistical challenges and the use of farm equipment auctions.…All Things Considered, Crop is Okay Near Douglas, ND
Published August 30, 2021
The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer started at Heer Farms Seed south of Douglas, North Dakota. Despite the dry conditions, heat and wind, Brooks Heer says the soybeans are filling good. "It's not a banner year,…Top Yields Nipped by Drought at Lake Park, MN
Published August 30, 2021
Compared to many areas, Corey O'Leary at Precision Seed and Services at Lake Park, Minnesota says "we're looking pretty good." The top yields have been nipped by drought, but O'Leary says recent moisture should boost soybean size and yield. Watch…Sample Soybeans for SCN
Published August 30, 2021
During the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, we got an update from field agronomist Sarah Lovas. Areas where iron chlorosis is hanging on should be sampled for soybean cyst nemotode. "Find those hot spots to manage…Corn Has Potential Near Brocket, ND
Published August 30, 2021
On the second day of the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, we caught up with Lee Dahl and Austin Kratchovil of Northland Seed and Service at Brocket, North Dakota. Dahl likes the potential for the corn.…Northern Plains Potato Growers Resume In-Person Field Day
Published August 29, 2021
The cool, damp conditions brought in a crowd for breakfast at Hoverson Farms in Larimore, North Dakota for the Northern Plains Potato Growers Field Day on Thursday. "Researchers are talking about their projects. It's really all about research for potato…Funding the Growing Climate Solutions Act
Published August 29, 2021
The U.S. House passed a budget resolution last week. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow has been working with House Agriculture Committee leaders on how to spend the money authorized by the resolution. "I can tell you we'll have robust…Cercospora Research is Center-Stage at University Field Day
Published August 29, 2021
Sugarbeet researchers at North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota held their cercospora leaf spot field day near Foxhome, Minnesota last week. SES Vanderhave sales and marketing manager Nick Revier says there is a tremendous amount of research…Wait for Soil Moisture Recharge Before Working Harvested Ground
Published August 29, 2021
Minnesota’s small grain harvest mostly complete. University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Jochum Wiersma says growers were pleasantly surprised with spring wheat yields, grain protein and test weight. "People were fearful the test weights would suffer due to the drought stress.…