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New Crush Facility Coming to Manitoba
Published August 18, 2021
Cargill plans to build a new canola crush plant near Regina, Manitoba. Construction will begin once the regulatory approvals are granted. The plant is expected to be up and running by early 2024.Fall Burndown Will Keep Weeds in Check for Next Year
Published August 18, 2021
With an early small grain harvest, Pioneer Field Agronomist Sarah Lovas is encouraging growers to scout those fields. "Weeds like waterhemp like to germinate throughout the entire growing season with the absence of a crop canopy," said Lovas. "Now that…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 18, 2021
The crop needs rain, but Stenvold Ag Service owner Mike Stenvold is optimistic about the potential for the soybean crop in the central Red River Valley. For corn, harvest management will be the key. "We're starting to see some nitrogen…Bayer Seeks Intervention From Supreme Court
Published August 18, 2021
Bayer wants the Supreme Court to overturn the $25 million award in the 2019 lawsuit dealing with the use of Roundup and cancer. In its appeal, Bayer emphasizes the EPA has found glyphosate is not a threat to human health.Arena Named for Chancellor Emeritus Charles Casey
Published August 18, 2021
The equine arena at the University of Minnesota-Crookston has been named the Charles H. Casey Equine Arena in honor of former Chancellor and UM Regent Chuck Casey. Casey was UMC's chancellor from 2005-to-2012. Previously, Casey served as the dean and…E15 Rehearing Sought
Published August 18, 2021
The National Corn Growers Association, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association are petitioning the courts for a rehearing over the year-round use of E15. A month ago, a three-judge panel vacated EPA’s approval of year-round availability of the E15…From Williston to Fargo
Published August 18, 2021
Dr. Claire Keene will take over as NDSU Extension’s new small grains and corn agronomist. Keene has been an extension cropping specialist in Williston for the past five years. After 18 years on the job, Joel Ransom retired from the…KCS Shareholder Vote Delayed
Published August 18, 2021
The Kansas City Southern Railway postponed Thursday’s shareholder vote on Canadian National’s $33.6 billion takeover bid. The Surface Transportation Board is expected to make its decision about CN’s proposed use of a voting trust as part of its acquisition by…Minnesota Wheat Minute
Published August 17, 2021
Minnesota Wheat is coordinating with other commodity groups and stakeholders to leverage checkoff dollars to best benefit farmers. Learn more from CEO Charlie Vogel in the Minnesota Wheat Minute.