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Dairy Forum Will Connect Farmers and Consumers
Published June 18, 2018
The Midwest Dairy Association is hosting an inaugural Dairy Experience Forum in Bloomington, Minnesota next month (July 24-26). CEO Lucas Lentsch says it’s a good time to convene the dairy community and connect with consumers. "We're really working to make…CCC Funds Can Still Help Farmers in Tough Times
Published June 18, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters Friday there’s still a plan to use the Commodity Credit Corporation funds to help farmers hurt by trade disputes. "It's still too early to talk about the mechanisms or the quantification of that. We've…Rural Vote Could be Influenced by Trade Decisions
Published June 18, 2018
National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes attended the meeting with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Friday. "We want these trade deals to go through. We have to stand behind them, but also, farmers still have to vote with their checkbook at some…China Retaliation Takes Effect July 6
Published June 18, 2018
Shortly after the Trump Administration announced plans to impose $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese products, China responded with penalties in the same dollar range. China’s Foreign Ministry said the U.S. is “provoking the trade war” and targeted high value…Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Damage
Published June 18, 2018
The threat of a trade war isn’t theoretical anymore. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says the current situation is “scary” The Trump Administration has promised a rescue package will be made available to assist farmers, but Kuehl…Iron Chlorosis Showing Up in Soybeans
Published June 15, 2018
With recent moisture, soybean fields in North Dakota and Minnesota are showing iron deficiency chlorosis. Lesley Lubenow, an extension cropping systems specialist at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, has found fields with IDC symptoms in high water table areas.…Canola Weed Control Reminders
Published June 15, 2018
The 2018 canola crop is up and out of the ground. Bayer CropScience field representative Kristie Sundeen says there were some emergence issues in northern North Dakota due to crusting from hail and rain. "When you throw flea beetles into…More Volunteer Corn Seen this Growing Season
Published June 15, 2018
Volunteer corn has been more noticeable in soybean fields this season. WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson is seeing density at much higher levels. For farmers with volunteer corn, Hanson recommends treating fields with gramaticide-type products. "With Xtend beans, it generally…ND Stockmen’s Association to hold Feedlot Tour
Published June 15, 2018
The 16th annual North Dakota Stockmen's Association Feedlot Tour will bring cattle producers to feedlots near Spiritwood and Marion. NDSA President Warren Zenker says the tour provides valuable information for those interested in the business. "You get to see what…