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A Reflection on the Election
Published November 5, 2020
Local farm group leaders are weighing in on the 2020 Election, including NDFB President Daryl Lies. "I think the one thing we can agree on is the pollsters were incorrect. You had polls on either side it was going to…Institutional Knowledge Lost on Capitol Hill
Published November 5, 2020
Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt cites Congressman Collin Peterson’s experience with very specific commodities, like dairy and sugar programs. "Peterson's understanding of dairy policy and what really goes into that in the U.S. makes him one of a dozen people…One Final Push for Fall Fertilizer and Soil Sampling
Published November 5, 2020
The recent streak of warmer than average weather is letting farmers get soil sampling done and apply the last of their fall fertilizer. The Mosaic Company technical sales manager Sherry Koch says certain nutrients are better to apply in the…Sugarbeet Industry: Peterson Election Loss Impacts All Ag
Published November 4, 2020
The sugarbeet industry is disappointed in the results in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart said it’s not just Minnesota farmers hurt by the loss of House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson. "Peterson's influence…85 Years of Experience No Longer at the Table
Published November 4, 2020
According to The Russell Group President Randy Russell, the agriculture community is losing significant experience from the agriculture committees. "(Kansas Senator) Pat Roberts was in office for 40 years and was the only person to serve as both the House…One Thing is Certain After the Election
Published November 4, 2020
There will be new leadership for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. With Representative Collin Peterson’s loss, the chairmanship for the House Agriculture Committee is up for grabs. The ranking member on committee, Texas Congressman Michael Conaway, did not seek…Brazil’s Second Crop Corn at Risk
Published November 3, 2020
Planting is 30 days behind in Brazil. Ag business consultant Kory Melby says the recent rains have generally been adequate for soybean germination and planting, but dry spots remain. "There is concern in Parana state, because the soybeans are lacking…Sunflower Harvest Continues Near Onida, SD
Published November 3, 2020
As conditions warmed up this past week, Tom Young moved into the sunflower crop. "We had rain and ice before some snow in October so the sunflowers were really at a disadvantage. Not only did we need drying weather for…Using Good Weather for Fall Fieldwork
Published November 3, 2020
Corn harvest wrapped up in the last week of October for Kulm, North Dakota farmer Bart Schott. "The corn is above the Actual Production History and the test weight is good. Moisture ranges from 20 to 25 percent. Harvest was…