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Treat the Ruts, Not the Whole Field
Published December 13, 2019
The fall of 2019 was a big topic during the DIRT Workshop this past week in Fargo. South Dakota State University Extension soils field specialist Anthony Bly says a lot of ruts were made in fields. "Producers were up against…Gordon Moves into Leadership Role for ASA
Published December 12, 2019
Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon is the new president of the American Soybean Association. In the 100th year anniversary of ASA, Gordon is proud to be the sixth Minnesotan to serve in this role. "It brings a real spotlight to…Farmers Review Soy and Wheat Research at Summit
Published December 11, 2019
Farmers took a break from the cold conditions and the long harvest to learn more about wheat and soybean seeding rates, precision agriculture research and cover crops at Wednesday's On-Farm Research Summit. Argyle, Minnesota farmer Tim Osowski is working with…Seeking an Equitable Solution for Beet Growers
Published December 11, 2019
USDA is reviewing options to provide disaster assistance to sugarbeet producers. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative CEO Kurt Wickstrom met with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey to discuss the losses seen this fall.…“Keep it Simple” During 2020 Planting Season
Published December 11, 2019
Farmers are weighing their options as they prepare for the 2020 planting season. For some, this may involve trying new farming practices such as direct seeding or cover crop implementation. AgIntel Consulting president and agronomist Josh Messer recommends farmers keep…Briese: Soil Health is for Everybody
Published December 11, 2019
Soil health is for everybody; not just for farmers using no-till practices or ranchers grazing cover crops. Those words come from Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese, the keynote speaker at the Dakota Innovation Research and Technology (DIRT) Workshop. Briese’s…Good News for Agriculture
Published December 11, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap was an in-studio guest Wednesday and lauded the signing of the updated U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "We need some good news in agriculture and this is a critical step as we work on the importance…A Long SD Harvest Wraps Up Until 2020
Published December 11, 2019
Braathen Harvesting owner Kent Braathen started harvest in the Onida, South Dakota area in mid-July. Fast forward five months and he’s still trying to harvest the corn. "There's been lots of 150 to 180 bushel yields. They have a decent…Praise for USMCA
Published December 11, 2019
The latest developments on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are receiving widespread praise. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the USMCA announcement is “great news” for farmers. Peterson said this trade deal preserves market access for U.S. farmers, while making modest…