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FMC Revenues Decline Four Percent in First Quarter
Published May 7, 2021
FMC is reporting first quarter revenues of $1.2 billion, a decline of four percent from the first quarter of 2020. In North America, FMC had a double-digit sales increase for herbicides. The strong product launch of Xyway fungicide was also…Inland Waterways Likely Impacted By 30×30 Goal
Published May 6, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says it's not only marine waters that will be affected by the 30x30 initiative. The efforts to improve working lands will likely make a positive impact on the water quality in inland waterways. "To that extent,…Farm Groups Offer Mostly Positive Response to 30×30
Published May 6, 2021
In response to the 30x30 preliminary report, the American Farm Bureau Federation said they appreciate the document recognizes the contributions of farmers and ranchers, but the recognition must carry through implementation. More information is needed. The National Farmers Union said…New 30×30 Report Outlines Path Forward for Conservation Goal
Published May 6, 2021
On Thursday, the Biden Administration released the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report, a path forward to conserve 30 percent of the nation’s lands and waters by 2030. The preliminary report outlines eight principles to guide the effort, including…Extreme Drought Encompasses 85% of North Dakota
Published May 6, 2021
All of North Dakota is now experiencing either abnormally dry or some form of drought conditions. Extreme drought conditions increased two percent this past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor puts nearly 85 percent of the state in that category.…Dry Conditions Result in Management Challenges
Published May 6, 2021
Dean Knell, who farms near Hazen, says there’s poor soil to seed contact right now. "That's not typical in the spring. It's a different seeding for us and we're trying to figure out how to manage it going forward. Right…Planting a Crop In Extreme Drought
Published May 6, 2021
West of Garrison, North Dakota, Lance Zimmerman is attempting to plant canola, but dry conditions make it challenging. "Clumpy soils are an understatement. Disc drills are getting the crop in the ground, but we're struggling to cover because the ground…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 6, 2021
Cold temperatures are delaying sugarbeet germination and emergence. Learn more in the Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from Summit Agro USA, Inspire XT by Syngenta and H&S Manufacturing.Bayer’s Court Appeal in EU Rejected
Published May 6, 2021
The European Union’s highest court has rejected an appeal by Bayer and EU’s ban on three insecticides will continue. The ban was put in place in 2018 to protect bees. A Bayer spokesperson said there is no scientific basis for…