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Data Will Continue to Drive Farming Efficiency
Published July 16, 2021
Also speaking during the Cultivate Conference was Caroline Chan, general manager of the 5G infrastructure division at Intel. "So much technology is coming into agriculture, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how advanced North Dakota is in driving this area." During…Governor Burgum Keynotes Cultivate Conference
Published July 16, 2021
Agriculture and technology industries collided Thursday at the Cultivate Conference, where hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, technologists and farmers from around the country came together at the Grand Farm Innovation Site south of Fargo, North Dakota. Delivering the keynote address during…Walz Requests Emergency Haying and Grazing Authorization
Published July 16, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for emergency haying and grazing on eligible CRP acres. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Walz said the drought is a serious issue for livestock producers. "We…One Extreme to Another
Published July 16, 2021
For Ron Truax at Spring Creek Ag in Litchville, North Dakota, crop conditions have gone from one extreme to another. "Last year, it was the most PP I've ever seen in my life and this year it was the most…Snyder: Cupping Leaves Not Due to Enlist
Published July 15, 2021
The Enlist E3 soybeans have tolerance to glyphosate, glufosinate and 2,4-D choline. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder said 2,4-D choline is a completely different formulation of 2, 4-D. "Once applied and on the field, there is basically near-zero volatility; we…MN Pork Industry Wants Clarification on COVID Reimbursement
Published July 14, 2021
Starting Tuesday, USDA's Farm Service Agency will start taking applications to reimburse hog and poultry producers who euthanized animals during COVID. The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program offers payments to livestock producers based on 80 percent of the fair market value.…Cow-Calf Movement Slows at Rugby Livestock Auction
Published July 14, 2021
One month ago, the Rugby Livestock Auction in Rugby, North Dakota was moving 1,000 cow/calf pairs at auction. “Unheard of” at the time. In the weeks following, owner Cliff Mattson says the auction barn moved 12,000 head of cattle, much…USDA to Reimburse Livestock Producers for Euthanizing Animals During COVID
Published July 14, 2021
Starting Tuesday July 20, livestock and poultry producers who had to euthanize animals during the COVID pandemic will be able to apply for reimbursement. The USDA’s new Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program will offer payments based on 80 percent of the…Dry Soils Are The Norm
Published July 14, 2021
At Lakota, North Dakota, Lee Dahl with Northland Seed and Service remains hopeful about the local crop. "Some of the later-planted crops have good potential if we continue to get rain. There's some later (planted) canola that looks pretty nice;…