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A ‘Monster’ Wheat Crop
Published August 14, 2023
Nebraska-based custom combiner J.C. Schemper cut a monster winter wheat crop near Great Falls, Montana. "I'm not exaggerating when I say there was a lot of 90–to-100-bushel winter wheat that had 64–to-65-pound test weight with good protein." Schemper says that…Fall Bale Grazing Planning Begins Now
Published August 14, 2023
Bale grazing in the winter would cut down on labor, time, and help spread nutrients to needed areas. NDSU Extension Forage Crop Specialist James Rogers says fall bale grazing can cut down on transportation time if you start planning now…R-CALF Convention Comes to Rapid City
Published August 14, 2023
R-CALF’s annual convention is taking place in Rapid City, South Dakota. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says besides the trade show, features speakers, and legislation updates will take place. A line-up of speakers is scheduled to focus on anti-trust issues,…SD Corn Comments
Published August 14, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray discusses base acreage in the Farm Bill.On the Tip of Dry Bean Harvest
Published August 14, 2023
Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says dry bean harvest should start soon with pinto beans leading the way. "We should see pinto beans being sprayed this week before harvest starts next week." Karley says the different maturities in…Dakotafest Begins Tomorrow
Published August 14, 2023
Dakotafest Marketing Director Niki Jones says this year’s show is full of new and returning exhibits. “We have 450 exhibitors this year bringing their newest innovations, with a ton of inventory so the show is going to be super full.”…MDA Rolls Out Programs
Published August 14, 2023
During the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, lawmakers approved an $88 million budget for agriculture and several new or expanded programs. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says several of those programs are now available to farmers and ranchers in the state. The…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 14, 2023
In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, RRFN discusses crop conditions with Corteva Agriscience Account Manager Matthew Peterson near Glyndon, Minnesota. Insect pressure has been tough on soybeans. “Soybean aphids this year is probably the most pressure we’ve seen since 2017…Time Needed to Assess Land Value Trends
Published August 14, 2023
The USDA recently released farmland data, highlighting another year of increased values. Acres and Shares broker Jayson Menke says it is too early to get a handle on current trends. “Most of the farmland is sold from fall until spring…