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New Tech Research for Potatoes
Published October 29, 2023
The latest Minnesota Crop News, University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Carl Rosen explains that in sandier soils, potato research continues to show that it’s important to split nitrogen applications. It’s also important monitor plants closely to make sure…A Wrap On Harvest
Published October 29, 2023
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane has wrapped up his harvest. Early crops, like spring wheat and perennial rye grass, were poor after receiving only 1.5 inches of rain each month throughout the growing season. “As we got into canola, soybeans…Doyon, North Dakota Yields are Variable
Published October 29, 2023
Tronson Grain manager Pat Tronson says corn yields have been variable near Doyon, North Dakota. “Where corn caught enough moisture and extra rain, it’s pretty decent and where it didn’t, it’s average at best.” Rain and fog caused delays earlier…Working on Corn at Wyndmere, North Dakota
Published October 29, 2023
Near Wyndmere, North Dakota, Carson Klosterman was doing well with his corn harvest before the winter weather hit. “We did get the rains; give or take a week or so of when we needed it and yields have been nice…Cash Cattle Markets See Seasonal Lows
Published October 29, 2023
Cattle futures took a dive after the October Cattle on Feed Report, but NDSU livestock economist Tim Petry still expects fall cash markets to stay ahead of last year’s level. “Calves are priced probably $70 higher than they were last…Poncho Votivo Precise Targets the ‘Silent Yield Robber’
Published October 29, 2023
BASF has launched the Poncho Votivo Precise seed treatment for the 2024 growing season. This is a unique product that provides protection for soybeans from insects and nematodes. BASF Senior Field Technical Representative Troy Bauer said nematodes are a parasitic…Proficiency Awards Recognize Individual Skills
Published October 29, 2023
National FFA Proficiency finalists include Caydyn Hapa of Minnesota’s United South Central FFA for ag mechanics, Benjamin Schenesky of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified ag production, Brytin Hauf of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified crop production and John…Minnesotan is a Star Farmer Finalist
Published October 29, 2023
The National FFA Organization will name its Star Award winners this week. Daniel Jossund of Ada-Borup-West FFA in Minnesota is a finalist for the American Star Farmer award. Jossund raises sugarbeets, corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. He owns all his…FFA Nurtures an Interest in Research
Published October 29, 2023
Hadley Stiefvator is a member of South Dakota’s McCook Central FFA and is one of four finalists for the American Star in Agriscience. Stiefvator has completed research projects for her supervised agricultural experience, including salmonella reduction in dairy calves and…