News
FMC Seeks Approval for Microbial Strains
Published July 10, 2019
FMC Corporation has submitted two new active ingredient microbial pesticide strains to federal regulators. This new combination is designed to suppress significant diseases, like Sudden Death Syndrome. These microbial strains will be used in seed treatment, in-furrow and transplant systems.…Riverview LLP Honored
Published July 10, 2019
The Irrigation Association has honored Riverview LLP with its Vanguard Award. Riverview LLP is based in Morris, Minnesota and is involved in beef, dairy and crop production. The Irrigation Association award recognizes Riverview’s operation near Wilcox, Arizona that has nearly…End-Users Paying Above Posted Basis in ECB
Published July 10, 2019
Producer selling remains slow, which is pushing the corn basis levels higher. In the Eastern Cornbelt, spot corn basis levels are being posted as much as a plus-65 cents. "Of course the story is that there is a posted basis…Regional Basis Levels Mixed
Published July 10, 2019
Cash basis levels at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mixed, a similar situation for at least two weeks reflecting a change to the September contract. Corn basis levels range from 37 to 90…MN Corn Matters
Published July 10, 2019
There is a farm youth workshop coming up in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Learn more from Eyes on the Horizon farm stress speaker Monica McConkey in Corn Matters, a weekly update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 10, 2019
The Top of the Class Program is designed to develop more beef advocates in Minnesota. Learn more from Royalee Rhoads, Minnesota Beef Council, director of industry relations in the Minnesota Beef Update.Canola Minute
Published July 10, 2019
The Northern Canola Growers Association has a couple of plot tours coming up. The first is in Minot on July 17, and the second is at Langdon on July 18. Hear more from NCGA Executive Director Barry Coleman in the…Celebrating Agriculture
Published July 10, 2019
A new Red River Valley ag celebration is on the calendar. Northern Crops Institute Executive Director Mark Jirik is helping to organize this event. "We've seen a tremendous amount of change in this region in the past ten, 20, 30,…NBB Discusses Response for RFS and Trade Decisions
Published July 10, 2019
The Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations got attention as the National Biodiesel Board met by conference call Tuesday. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson says one of the biggest frustrations is the EPA’s use of small refinery waivers. The National…