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Extension Researchers Studying Wild Oats and Foxtail
Published July 18, 2019
Wild oats and foxtail are challenging growers. University of Minnesota Extension Dean and weed scientist Bev Durgan is keeping an eye on herbicide application timing and herbicide resistance. "You want to use a product for good control, but farmers need…Showcasing North Dakota Soybean Production
Published July 18, 2019
Soybean production in North Dakota has changed drastically over the past 20 years, becoming one of the top ten soybean producing states as acres increase. North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner says it was exciting to showcase that…New Wheat Variety Highlighted at Crops Day
Published July 18, 2019
At the University of Minnesota Extension Crops and Soils Day, U of M wheat breeder Jim Anderson reviewed wheat variety trials. Anderson said there is at least one new wheat variety coming down the pipeline. "Out of our program, we…Wheat Harvest Moves into Nebraska
Published July 18, 2019
Thurman Harvesting owner Greg Thurman is combining wheat in Nebraska. "The wheat that's in Nebraska is supposed to be pretty good." Thurman says the wheat harvest in Texas and Oklahoma was wet, but the quality of the crop remained good.…Using Cover Crops to Manage SCN
Published July 18, 2019
Researchers are taking a look at ways to manage soybean cyst nematode. University of Minnesota Extension educator Angie Peltier is working on a project with NDSU Extension to investigate brown mustard and winter camelina to manage SCN. "We know they're…Senator Westrom Receives Lifetime Award
Published July 18, 2019
During the Midwest Farm Energy Conference, State Senator Torrey Westrom was given a Lifetime Leadership and Service Award. The award recognizes Westrom work on renewable energy research. Westrom chairs the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee and is a founding member of…Fed Reviews Ag Economy
Published July 18, 2019
The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book report on the U.S. economy highlights continuing concern about trade. The farm financial situation is also a worry. The Minneapolis Fed said agricultural conditions worsened from an already weak position in this past month.…End-Users May Want to Put a Lid on Costs
Published July 18, 2019
While the futures market has paid very little attention to planting delays and the lack of crop maturity, Kerns and Associates economist Dr. Steve Meyer says the story is with the basis. "There are places in the Eastern Corn Belt…Former ITC Chairman Takes on New Trade Policy Role
Published July 18, 2019
A Minnesota native has joined Americans for Prosperity as its first trade policy fellow. Dan Pearson is a former chairman of the International Trade Commission and ran his own trade consulting business. Previously, Pearson was in public affairs for Cargill…