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Higher Urea Rates Impact Sugarbeet Stands
Published February 17, 2021
The University of Minnesota Extension completed two research trials considering a link between spring applied urea in sugarbeets and germination. Nutrient Management Specialist Dan Kaiser says higher than recommended rates impacted early sugarbeet stands. "If you look at recommended rates,…Winter Wheat Concerns Capture Grain Market Attention
Published February 17, 2021
Grain traders are concerned about the condition of winter wheat. "I drove back from Houston, Texas last week and the winter wheat was green. This cold will hurt the wheat in Oklahoma and Texas," said Randy Martinson, market analyst, Martinson…Give the Paycheck Protection Program Another Look
Published February 17, 2021
Sign-up is open for the Paycheck Protection Program. MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse says if farmers did not qualify for the first round, the program may be worth revisiting. "Now, farmers can use line nine on the Schedule…Western ND Farmers May Be Up for Drier Than Usual Spring
Published February 17, 2021
There’s limited snowfall across the Northern Plains this winter. NDSU Extension State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says out west, the ground is bare. Farmers rely on snowfall like a savings account. "Unfortunately, western North Dakota doesn't have anything in the savings…Third Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Waiting on Vilsack
Published February 17, 2021
The Biden administration is waiting to review the rules and eligibility criteria of the third Coronavirus Food Assistance Program before distributing payments to farmers. Once Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack is confirmed and reviews the program, the Russell Group President…Cold Temps Stress the SD Winter Wheat Crop
Published February 16, 2021
One week of below zero temperatures across South Dakota concerns South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. "Much of central South Dakota had very little snow cover. We were on the verge of drought conditions. In the last week,…Input Costs Increase as Commodity Prices Rise
Published February 16, 2021
While commodity prices increased substantially in the past few months, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Jeff Beaudry said input costs are higher. "Many aren't aware of how much the input costs have gone up. Anhydrous went from $440…Northern Plains Spring and Summer Outlook Features a Moisture Boost
Published February 16, 2021
World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner’s spring and summer weather outlook features more moisture for the Northern Plains. "When we get into spring, there will be warmer air, but I'm concerned we'll have shots of cold coming, too.…Brazil Harvest is Challenging Right Now
Published February 16, 2021
Soybean harvest in Brazil is picking up, but Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the harvest pace is well behind average. "Brazil is about nine percent harvested on soybeans, compared to 25 percent last year. Wet weather slowed…