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Judge Reduces Damages in Monsanto Lawsuit
Published October 23, 2018
A San Francisco judge has slashed the punitive damages in a lawsuit involving Monsanto. A former school groundskeeper sued Monsanto after developing cancer, blaming his use of Roundup. The jury originally awarded the man $289 million, but the judge reduced…ND, MN and SD Bid for ERS/NIFA Relocation
Published October 22, 2018
Nearly 140 bids from 35 states have been submitted to USDA to be the new home for the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. In August, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced most ERS and NIFA staff…Mahnomen, MN Harvest Better Than Expected
Published October 22, 2018
Near Mahnomen, Minnesota, farmers have switched from corn back to soybean harvest. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager Clyde Kringlen says both yield and quality has been satisfactory. "Probably better than expected if I'm being honest. Some sunshine and wind…Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open
Published October 22, 2018
North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties triggered eligibility requirements for the program. Brad Olson, an agricultural program specialist with…Making Room for the Crop
Published October 22, 2018
Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says grain elevators are using all space possible, including bunker storage for the crop. Zelenka reminds farmers to communicate with elevator managers on how close they are to being full. “In…Minnesota Working to Prevent More Palmer Amaranth
Published October 22, 2018
There are now six Minnesota counties that have reported Palmer amaranth, the most recent being Redwood and Jackson counties. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program Supervisor, Tony Cortilet, says Minnesota is focusing on educating farmers and landowners. "It is…A Desire to Add Palmer Amaranth to North Dakota’s Noxious Weed List
Published October 19, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association made a formal request to the North Dakota Agriculture Department earlier this year to add Palmer amaranth on the noxious weed list. This spring, there was some push back on adding the weed to…More Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in North Dakota
Published October 19, 2018
There is another confirmed case of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota. The weed was found in Benson County. North Dakota Department of Agriculture plant protection officer Charles Elhard tells the Red River Farm Network there are now three confirmed cases…Natural Gas Supply and Pressure Challenges Halt MN Grain Dryers
Published October 19, 2018
Red River Grain Company General Manager Kelly Longtin says it hasn't been an easy drying season. There was a lack of supply and pressure challenges for the natural gas pipeline around Breckenridge, Minnesota. "It stemmed from the main line. The pressure…