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The RRFN Crop Tour-Presented by Pioneer
Published August 18, 2023
What's the potential for the 2023 crop? The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, which is presented by Pioneer, will provide an assessment of the crops across a large portion of North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. During the week of…Ethanol Faces Headwinds Without Carbon Capture
Published August 18, 2023
To qualify for California’s low carbon fuel standard or sustainable aviation fuel, a carbon score of 50 or below is required. With a carbon score of 60, ethanol currently does not qualify for these new markets. The score can be…Corn Rootworm Beetles Are Active
Published August 18, 2023
It's easy to scout fields from the windshield, but AgriGold Area Business Manager Jeremy Baumgarten wants growers to get out into their fields. "The one thing I've seen this summer, especially in the last couple weeks, is the number of rootworm…Harvest With Less Variability
Published August 18, 2023
Desiccation can give farmers more control over the harvest schedule. BASF Technical Service Manager Ken Deibert says that season is just beginning in dry edible beans. "These crops are maturing very rapidly, especially the areas that maybe were a little short…Farm Economy Moderates
Published August 18, 2023
Despite high interest rates and a pullback in the economy, farmland values remained strong during the second quarter. According to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the value of non-irrigated cropland is up seven percent from…RRFN’s Big Iron Forums to be Live-Streamed
Published August 18, 2023
The Red River Farm Network has a full slate of forums planned for the Big Iron Farm Show. The schedule includes daily market outlook panels featuring some of the best analysts in the business. USDA Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey, StoneX…Baumann Passes
Published August 18, 2023
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mary Baumann of Ashley, North Dakota. Baumann, 69, spent more than 30 years working for USDA and was the first women in North Dakota to be named a district soil conservationist.Buis Promotes Positive Aspects of Carbon
Published August 18, 2023
The former leader of Growth Energy and the National Farmers Union came out of semi-retirement to become the CEO of the American Carbon Alliance. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Tom Buis said more needed to be…USTR Moves Forward With Dispute Settlement Panel
Published August 18, 2023
As expected, the United States is seeking a dispute settlement panel with Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The disagreement is over Mexico’s plan to ban the biotech corn meant for human consumption. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary…