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PEI Potato Wart Identified
Published July 17, 2023
A new detection of potato wart has been found on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. Late last year, the Canadian Food Inspection Service announced its plans to modernize its efforts to prevent the spread of the disease, but action has not…NACD Visits ND
Published July 17, 2023
The National Association of Conservation Districts is in Bismarck for its summer meeting. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven will address the group today. Speakers will also include Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry…EPA Denies 26 Small Refinery Waiver Requests
Published July 17, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has denied 26 small-refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard. These petitions for an RFS waiver extend back to 2016. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings released a statement, saying its members are grateful the…Russia Pulls Out of Black Sea Grain Deal
Published July 17, 2023
A Russian government spokeman told reporters its involvement in the grain deal has been "terminated." However, Russia will rejoin the agreement if its demands over grain and fertilizer shipments are are met. Unsuccessful negotiations over the possible renewal of the…U of M Small Grain Summer Plot Tours Continue
Published July 17, 2023
The University of Minnesota Small Grain Summer Plot Tours continue through northwest Minnesota this week. Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says these tours will give farmers a chance to see current and new varieties. “It’s one thing to talk…Increased Equipment Sales in June
Published July 17, 2023
Farm tractor sales increased in the month of June for the first time this year. Large tractors and combines led the charge according the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive tractor sales increased 21 percent. Combines…ASA Goes to Capitol Hill
Published July 17, 2023
The American Soybean Association met with lawmakers this past week. ASA board member Joel Schreurs said the feedback about the farm bill was hopeful. “You just never know, there’s always things that pop up at the very end that they…Corn Growers Headed to D.C.
Published July 17, 2023
Corn Congress will take place in Washington D.C. this week. In addition to regular business, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag says the farm bill will get attention. “A lot of the politicians will be hearing about the farm…Another Ring for the Value-Added Chain
Published July 15, 2023
North Dakota Soybean Council Treasurer Jim Thompson was in Portland this past week for the See for Yourself tour following soybeans throughout the system. "We learned about where our soybeans end up in the Pacific Northwest." With the move toward…