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Well-Timed Moisture to End the Year
Published November 29, 2023
There are exceptions, but much of the Northern Plains has the subsoil moisture to get the crop off to a good start next year. "That's going to be a life saver," said Ken Diebert, technical service representative, BASF. "With the…Any Expansion of Israel-Hamas War Would Impact Fertilizer Supply
Published November 29, 2023
Fertilizer prices have moderated and demand remains strong. However, Mosaic Chief Economist Andy Jung is monitoring trouble spots around the world including the conflict in Israel and Palestine. "Depending on the severity of any conflagration in the Middle East, it…An Atypical El Nino
Published November 29, 2023
An El Nino typically brings warmer and drier winter conditions to the Northern Plains. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass spoke at a BASF event in Fargo and said this El Nino is ‘punching below its weight class.’ "We're…Try New Genetics
Published November 29, 2023
As plans come together for the 2024 growing season, Brevant Seeds Retail Product Agronomist Caleb Quinlan is asking farmers to mix it up. "I think more people are looking to diversify a little bit with some different hybrids and some different…COP28 Climate Summit Seeks Changes in Livestock Production
Published November 29, 2023
Agriculture is in the crosshairs for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. World Animal Protection released a report Wednesday, claiming large-scale animal agriculture is responsible for at least 11 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The head of this summit…WTO Agricultural Trade Negotiations to Resume
Published November 29, 2023
Preparations are being made for the agriculture negotiators participating in February’s World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. At a mini-ministerial meeting in the United Arab Emirates, WTO leaders said more work is needed to reform agricultural trade. Food…NAWG Continues Push for a New Farm Bill
Published November 28, 2023
National Association of Wheat Growers Vice President of Policy Communication Jake Westlin says education continues for the next farm bill. “A lot of these members have never voted on a farm bill and our number one priority is protecting crop…Headwinds for Farm Real Estate
Published November 28, 2023
Land prices have not declined as would have been expected with higher interest rates, lower farm income and higher input costs. “A lot of the reason is that there was a little less land for sale,” said Randy Dickhut, farmland…Farmers for Soil Health
Published November 28, 2023
The United Soybean Board has created Farmers for Soil Health, a program to help farmers access and implement soil health initiatives. This is a cost share and technical assistance program for incorporating cover crops on farms. USB Sustainable Supply Director…