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Milk Output Rises
Published July 23, 2021
During June Dairy Month, U.S. milk production increased 3.2 percent from June of 2020. Milk production is up 14.7 percent in South Dakota and 3.2 percent in Minnesota. The size of the state dairy herd increased by 20,000 head over…Cramer: Ranchers Need a Better Safety Net
Published July 23, 2021
During an appearance on an Agri-Pulse program, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said cattle producers do not have an adequate safety net to deal with the drought. "There's some relief in the form of things like the Livestock Indemnity Program,…A New Product From Syngenta
Published July 23, 2021
Syngenta is releasing its new Acuron GT premix corn herbicide. This product works through three sites of action to control broadleaf weeds and some grasses. Acuron GT was available on a very limited basis this season, but will be available…Gallo Named VP at BIO
Published July 23, 2021
Sarah Gallo has been promoted and is now the vice president of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization's new agriculture and environment platform. Before joining BIO in 2018, Gallo worked for CHS, the National Corn Growers Association and the House Committee on…NAMA Honors Presented in KC
Published July 23, 2021
The National Agri-Marketing Association presented Tim Hassinger with its Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award. Hassinger is the retired president/chief executive officer for Dow AgroSciences and Lindsay Corporation. AgroLiquid Brand Marketing Lead Amy Bugg was awarded NAMA's Marketer of the…Walz Gets a Firsthand Look at Drought-Stricken Crop
Published July 22, 2021
During a stop at a Crookston farm, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he does not expect USDA to open CRP for haying and grazing before August 1, citing a lawsuit that has influenced the process. The governor spoke with Agriculture…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published July 22, 2021
The latest Pioneer Agronomy Update comes from the Carrington, North Dakota area. Despite having less than five inches of rain this growing season, Swanson Seeds sales associate Doug Retzlaff says the crops are hanging in there, for now. Watch the…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 22, 2021
Sugarbeet growers should remain vigilant to keep ahead of cercospera leaf spot. University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist Ashkoh Chanda has more in The Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from…MFBF P&E and YF&R Awards Presented
Published July 22, 2021
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Education Committee presented its Golden Apple Award to Wanda Patsche of Martin County. This award is presented for her work with the Agriculture in the Classroom program. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood County was…