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George Rehm Passes
Published January 25, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist George Rehm, 82, has died. Rehm was a UM professor from 1983 to 2007. After retiring, Rehm spent time with the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Center.600+ Bushel Corn: No Silver Bullets
Published January 25, 2024
The world corn yield record holder spent time in Fargo and Minot Wednesday. David Hula, who farms in Virginia, yielded nearly 624 bushels per acre this past year. Hula said everything starts with the planter. "To have a 300 bushel crop…More Northern Corn Rootworm Seen in the Region
Published January 25, 2024
Northern Corn Rootworm is a growing problem in new locations in North Dakota and northern Minnesota. Southwest Research and Outreach Center Integrated Pest Management Specialist Brue Potter credits the expansion of extended diapause. Extended diapause allows the eggs to remain…High Expectations for Wheat Acreage
Published January 25, 2024
A large percentage of the wheat seed business still needs to be locked in. AgriPro Key Account Lead Corey Dathe says a boost in the commodity markets would help seed sales. "Our business comes a little bit later so we'll learn…Expecting Even More Canola Acres in ’24
Published January 25, 2024
North Dakota farmers finished this past year with record canola production. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman expects that to continue. "We're expecting even more canola this year; we certainly see plenty of demand for canola going into…Farm Protests Expand to France
Published January 25, 2024
French farmers have blocked roads to protest government regulations and low prices. This is the latest in a series of similar protests across Europe, including recent demonstrations in Germany, Poland and Romania.Industrial Commission Approves Loans for 2 Fertilizer Projects
Published January 25, 2024
North Dakota’s Industrial Commission has approved a $75 million forgivable loan to Prairie Horizon and $50 million forgivable loan to NextEra Energy. These funds are designed to support fertilizer production in the state. Prairie Horizon is part of the Heartland…ERP Losses Concentrated in ND, TX
Published January 25, 2024
According to data released by the USDA’s Economic Research Service, payments under the Emergency Relief Program for farmers suffering losses in 2020 and 2021 were concentrated in two states. Those two states are North Dakota and Texas. The disbursements made…Milk Production Report Released
Published January 25, 2024
In the 24 major dairy states, December milk production totaled 18.1 billion pounds. That’s down 0.1 percent from one year ago. South Dakota once again had the largest increase, up by more than 11 percent. During that time, South Dakota…