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An Average Soybean Crop
Published October 3, 2023
According to Northwood Equity Elevator Manager Scott Ostlie, soybean harvest progress has been slowed by heavy morning dews. "In a nutshell, I think we can call this an average crop." The small grain harvest exceeded expectations, but Ostlie is seeing…Heat Helping Soybeans get Harvested
Published October 3, 2023
Alton Grain Terminal, Grain Department Manager Cory Tryan says Sunday’s heat allowed the soybean harvest pace to pick up. "We're finally seeing some moisture coming in around the 13 percent range whereas before it was around that 14-15 percent range."…Grants Available to Prevent Wolf Attacks
Published October 3, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will award $95,000 to state livestock producers to help prevent wolf attacks. The grants will reimburse costs for approved practices that prevent wolf-livestock conflicts. Eligible expenses for the grant program include the purchase of guard…Lawmakers Seek Carbon Pipeline Ban
Published October 3, 2023
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar and a dozen other Democratic members of Congress are asking for a permitting ban on carbon capture pipelines. A letter has been sent to President Joe Biden saying a moratorium is needed until federal safety standards…Updating Traceability Standards
Published October 2, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council is asking all segments of the swine industry to provide feedback on the national swine traceability system. In 2006, U.S. pork producers voluntarily adopted animal traceability standards to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases.…Grazing Rights Threatened by BLM
Published October 2, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's fight against a proposed rule for federal land grazing is ongoing. "The Bureau of Land Management proposed a rule that brings in conservation as a use on federal lands, however the way they redefine conservation…SD Corn Comments
Published October 2, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Pork Producers Council First Vice President Jason Foster stresses the importance of corn as a feed during October Pork Month.Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published October 2, 2023
In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Report, Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner outlines the importance of prioritizing the corn fields to minimize harvestability issues.Peterson Farms Seed: IDC Research
Published October 2, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed Soybean and Corn Product Manager Dennis Schultze sees IDC as one of the biggest challenges in racing soybeans in this region. "The number one way to combat it is through soybean genetics." In this update, Schultze outlines…