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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…A Battle Over Legal Fees
Published July 10, 2019
The lawsuit over Syngenta’s release of Agrisure Viptera and Agrisure Duracade corn traits has been settled, but the lawyers are still in federal court fighting over their contingency fees. Farmers involved in this case will share a $1.5 billion settlement.…ND, MN, MT Lawmakers Want Grain Issue Addressed
Published July 10, 2019
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Trump Administration to address Canada’s restrictions on U.S. grain within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The lawmakers point to Canada’s Variety Registration System that limits the varieties of wheat that can be in…White Mold Possible in Soybeans and Dry Beans
Published July 9, 2019
Scattered rains and heat push the risk of soybean diseases. BASF Technical Services Rep Ken Deibert says the ingredients for white mold in soybeans are present. "We are going to have to start thinking about white mold applications," he says.…