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Drought Worsens in Minnesota
Published July 21, 2023
D3 drought are now evident in parts of central and southeastern Minnesota. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says three percent of the state is now in the extreme drought category. "That is significant because we're going to see our D2 is at…Crop Update Across the Northern Red River Valley
Published July 19, 2023
The crop mix in the northern Red River Valley adjusted to this season's wide range of weather conditions. "With the early heat, the spring wheat was not a fan of that, but the corn loved it," said Ryan Anderson, senior director…Corn and Soybeans Are Fine, Wheat is Disappointing
Published July 18, 2023
At East Grand Forks, Matthew Kreuger is happy with his corn. Soybean development varies from field to field. "We've got soybeans at V4 all the way to R3 and R4," Krueger told RRFN. "Soybeans looked ugly until mid-July and now…WOTUS is Still in the Courts
Published July 18, 2023
A coalition of farm groups has filed a motion in federal court in North Dakota to vacate the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States rule and apply the recent Supreme Court decision. The American Farm Bureau Federation and National…Food Security Threatened by Russian Decision
Published July 17, 2023
Russia has not renewed the Black Sea Grain Initiative. "The Russians have been complaining for some time that the original conditions for Russian products like grain and fertilizer and global banking access have not been met," said Frayne Olson, crops…Russia Pulls Out of Black Sea Grain Deal
Published July 17, 2023
A Russian government spokeman told reporters its involvement in the grain deal has been "terminated." However, Russia will rejoin the agreement if its demands over grain and fertilizer shipments are are met. Unsuccessful negotiations over the possible renewal of the…Russia May Not Follow Through With Its Threat
Published July 14, 2023
The current Black Sea grain deal is scheduled to expire Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly threatened not to extend that agreement. CoBank’s lead economist for grains and oilseeds, Tanner Ehmke, is not convinced Russia will follow through on…State Agencies Meet Weekly to Discuss Drought
Published July 13, 2023
Due to extremely dry conditions in parts of the state, the Minnesota Drought Task Force has begun weekly meetings. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said calls are made to share information with "the DNR, Extension, FSA and RMA." Hope remains for…Economic Slowdown Still Coming
Published July 13, 2023
According to a new quarterly report from CoBank, a mild recession is likely by the fourth quarter of this year. The report says the U.S. economy has not seen the full impact of the government's monetary policy, including higher interest…