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Innovative Farmers Diversify, Learn More About Crop Production
Published January 26, 2019
On a farm nestled between two volcanoes near Otavalo, Jose Talatorro tells the Ag Peer Group the family farms differently than others. "We use fertilizer and pesticides," he explains. "Some people don't believe in that." The group climbs a hill…Ag Peer Group Brings MN Agriculture to Ecuador
Published January 25, 2019
The Northwest Minnesota Ag Peer Group met with local farmers in Ecuador to discuss production challenges and opportunities in the U.S. The members of the group talked about farm policy, fertilizer application, no-till farming and cover crops. Local farmers also…ND Gelbvieh “Golden Rule Sale” to be Held
Published January 25, 2019
The North Dakota Gelbvieh Association will hold their annual meeting and “Golden Rule Sale” Saturday and Sunday in Mandan. Association Vice President and Clearbrook, Minnesota farmer David Larson says a total of 47 total lots from 14 cosigners will be…Lawmakers Hear a Personal Story of Survival
Published January 25, 2019
The issue of farm stress got a hearing before the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee Thursday. Minnesota Department of Agriculture senior advisor Meg Moynihan referenced low commodity prices, health insurance costs and weather as stressors. "We are hearing from…Both Sides Need “a Win” in U.S.-China Negotiations
Published January 25, 2019
At this point in the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, both sides need to find a way to win. Ag & Investment Services President Sue Martin says China is being very shrewd in their negotiations. "When we look…Good Quality Wheat Wanted in Ecuador
Published January 24, 2019
Wheat isn’t a widely produced crop in Ecuador. When a flour mill, cookie and pasta producer like Grupo Superior want wheat, they request hard-red spring wheat from Canada for pasta and soft red winter wheat from the U.S. for cookies.…Invasive Weeds Highlighted at NDSU Workshop
Published January 24, 2019
Invasive weeds were the theme of this year’s Wild World of Weeds Workshop. Tom Peters, an agronomist specializing in weed control for NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension, says the idea of invasive weeds does a couple of things. "We're…Corn Farmers Have the Chance to Profit
Published January 24, 2019
The corn markets offer the best chance for profit right now. That's according to Mastering the Grain Markets author Elaine Kub. However, farmers need to market early. "Once insurance prices are set in February, I think that's going to strongly…CHS Fertilizer Hub to be Built at Langdon
Published January 24, 2019
A new 24,000 ton fertilizer facility will be built at the Langdon, North Dakota CHS location. The facility will include two 16-ton blenders, five big bins and four micro-bins to house dry fertilizer. When finished, the hub will have a 1,200…