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Resources Available to Feed More Cattle in ND
Published January 17, 2024
Rather than shipping cattle and corn out of the state, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says there is potential to grow the cattle feeding business in the state. "We have the feed, we have the cattle, we have the…Options More Limited for Controlling Kochia
Published January 17, 2024
Agriculture and Agrifood Canada Weed Research Scientist Charles Geddes concentrates on integrated weed management and herbicide resistance. Kochia is a part of that focus. "Some of the big takeaways we're starting to see in kochia are PPO inhibitors, meaning that…Kill Weeds, Don’t Stunt Them
Published January 17, 2024
NDSU Research Professor Kirk Howatt promotes a multi-faceted approach to managing resistance and weed control. "We have very limited situations where one post-emergent spray will kill the weeds." Farmers can use a pre-emergence spray to prevent seedling growth early on…Vive Introduces New Sugarbeet Fungicide
Published January 17, 2024
Vive Crop Protection has received federal approval for a new fungicide for Cercospora Leaf Spot protection in sugarbeets. Northern Technical Sales Agronomist David Reif is excited about the field trial results for Phobos FC. "I personally visited our Cercospora Leaf Spot…The End in Sight for SDSU Dairy Farm
Published January 17, 2024
South Dakota State University is shutting down its dairy research and training facility by the end of June. As a result, SDSU plans to cooperate with large dairy farms in the region to provide hands-on experience for its students. Degrees…Record Crush
Published January 17, 2024
The National Oilseed Processors Association reported a record December soybean crush. Comstock Investments market analyst Joe Camp gives some of the credit to the new crush capacity. "We do have new plants in the west that have come online here…Election-Year Dynamics and the Farm Bill
Published January 17, 2024
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell believes election-year politics could be good for the farm bill process. "People want to get something done," said Sell. "That plays well for their constituencies, particularly throughout Rural America." The presidential campaign…Powerful Speaker Lineup at Pulse Growers Meeting
Published January 17, 2024
The Northern Pulse Growers Association annual meeting will be held Tuesday in Minot. The program kicks off with Texas A & M University Economist Joe Outlaw with a discussion about farm policy and the new farm bill. That will be…Walz Proposes New Infrastructure Plan
Published January 17, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing another $1 billion investment in infrastructure. That’s on top of the $2.6 billion bonding bill that was approved this past year. In addition to money for roads and bridges, there’s $3 million for port…