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Rain, Rain Go Away
Published May 7, 2024
For Niagara, North Dakota farmers like Mike Kelly, early planting progress has been offset by the recent rains. "We got off to a fast start and we're always thankful for the moisture, but we need it to stop raining. Hopefully…Beet Crop Doesn’t Like the Windy Days
Published May 7, 2024
For Wolverton, Minnesota farmer Jay Nord, soil conditions have been good for planting. It’s the wind that’s been giving Nord and other farmers trouble. "The wheat is pretty much all planted in our area. The sugarbeets were planted, but some…Canada Cattle Import Restrictions
Published May 7, 2024
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response to the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a dairy herd in late March. Since April 29th,…Fall Calf Prices
Published May 7, 2024
According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and fed cattle prices. Lower retention rates from last year will create a smaller calf crop this fall. The volatility of…MT Beet Plant, Equipment Up for Bids
Published May 7, 2024
The Sidney Sugars facility at Sidney, Montana is being sold by auction. The sugarbeet processing plant is owned by American Crystal Sugar Company and shut down over a year ago. Sealed bids are due by June 26.Enlist + Liberty Interview #3
Published May 7, 2024
Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder offers recommendations for applying postemergence herbicide. "We're finding the use of adjuvants to be critical." The proper nozzle is also important. In the third interview in our series, Snyder has more details. Listen to the…Kay Leads AFA
Published May 7, 2024
Scott Kay is the new board chair for Agriculture Future of America. Kay is the vice president of BASF Agricultural Solutions and has been on the AFA board since 2018. Joel Mathiowetz of Mathiowetz Family Farms at Morgan, Minnesota is…Support for Underserved Farmers
Published May 7, 2024
USDA has announced more than $22 million is being made available to non-profits, universities and tribal entities to help underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. Grant applications will be accepted through July 5.Broton to Succeed Nelsen at AgriGrowth
Published May 7, 2024
The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council has named its new executive director. Darin Broton has spent the past 25 years at the cross-section of communications, policy and politics. Broton is now with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and has previous experience in…