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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…Minnesota’s Palmer amaranth Timeline Highlighted in Technical Journal
Published May 6, 2021
Minnesota’s battle with Palmer amaranth is outlined in a Weed Sciences Society of America publication called Weed Technology. The article highlights the work of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, University of Minnesota Extension and farmers. It was first identified in…EPA Cooperates With GAO Investigation
Published May 6, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is providing the Government Accountability Office all of the data related to the small refinery waiver petitions dating back to the start of the Renewable Fuels Standard. A bipartisan group of lawmakers requested a GAO investigation…Low Water Limits Argentine Soy Shipments
Published May 6, 2021
Shippers on Argentina’s Parana River are being forced to limit cargo due to extremely low water levels. The river is shallow due to the recent dry weather. A representative with the Rosario Grains Exchange said this logistical issue could cost…