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SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres
Published July 9, 2019
Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…Sheehan to Succeed Larson at Minnesota FFA
Published July 9, 2019
A former Kimball, Minnesota FFA member has returned to his home state to take over as the state advisor for the Minnesota FFA Association. Zane Sheehan will also work as the state supervisor for Minnesota Agricultural Education. Most recently, Sheehan…IDFA Announces Staff Additions
Published July 9, 2019
The International Dairy Foods Association has named Jennifer Martin as its director of external and member communications and Michael Goodin as its manager of multimedia and digital content. Most recently, Martin managed communications for The Fertilizer Institute's nutrient stewardship programs.…New Early Riser Planter Configurations From Case IH
Published July 9, 2019
Case IH is expanding the 2000 series Early Riser planter lineup with two new 60-foot configurations for the 2160 large front-fold model. Features include a hydraulic lift on split rows for fast conversion between 15-inch row and 30-inch row crops,…Blu-Jet to be Sold to Unverferth Manufacturing
Published July 9, 2019
Unverferth Manufacturing has announced its intent to purchase the Blu-Jet equipment assets from Thurston Manufacturing of Thurston, Nebraska. This transaction includes a variety of fertilizer application and tillage tools.Pioneer Agronomy Update at Herman, MN
Published July 9, 2019
While planting was a bit delayed for Herman, Minnesota farmers, a lot of crop was put into the ground in mid-May. "I didn't think we'd have any knee-high corn by July 4, but a lot of it chest high," says…Quanrud Passes
Published July 9, 2019
Ted Quanrud, 70, passed away on July 3. After 20 years at the Bismarck Tribune, Quanrud took over as the public information officer for the state agriculture commissioner's office. In 2002, Quanrud served as president of the Communication Officers of…Window Narrowing for Fungicide Application on Wheat
Published July 8, 2019
Farmers are applying fungicide on wheat, but the window is narrowing. Syngenta agronomic service representative Jason Snell says there are lots of questions on Miravis Ace, a new fungicide. “There’s been high interest from growers,” says Snell. “Miravis Ace can…A Mixed Kansas Wheat Harvest
Published July 8, 2019
Wahpeton, North Dakota-based custom harvester Mike Matjcek is harvesting wheat at Kingman, west of Wichita. The harvest results are mixed. "We have two different machines running. In one area, we have clean wheat, about 80 bushels per acre. In other…