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Crop Watch: Desperate Need for Rain
Published June 20, 2023
The Red River Farm Network made a stop at Ashley, North Dakota Tuesday for the Crop Watch broadcast. Tony Neu said his crop was in desperate need of rain. "We've had some spotty rain, but the main farm has had…Grazing Biologist New to Minnesota
Published June 20, 2023
Minnesota Ducks Unlimited has added a grazing biologist to its roster. Sabrina Claeys is based in Thief River Minnesota. “I work with livestock producers helping write grazing plans to help improve producers’ operations.” While this role is new in Minnesota,…NSM Officers Reelected
Published June 20, 2023
The Northern Soy Marketing board has reelected Patrick O’Leary of Benson, Minnesota as chair. Mike McCraine of Claremont, South Dakota will return as vice chair and Nancy Kavazanjian of Wisconsin is secretary/treasurer. During the recent board meeting, NSM finalized its…A Farm Rescue Milestone
Published June 20, 2023
Farm Rescue will soon complete its 1,000th assistance case. Farm Rescue volunteers will harvest the winter wheat for an Illinois family who’s farmstead was destroyed by a tornado. A special ceremony will be held Tuesday in Palestine, Illinois. Farm Rescue…Summer Pastures Need Help
Published June 20, 2023
Pat Erickson says a dry fall and spring are holding up pasture growth on his Fertile, Minnesota farm. They are waiting to put cattle on summer pasture until grass is more established. “We had a lot of snow but it…Crop Insurance Change Proposed
Published June 20, 2023
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and Iowa Representative Randy Feenstra are behind a proposal to support new and beginning farmers. This bill would extend better access to crop insurance program to ten years. That compares to the current program that offers…DFA Exits IDFA Membership
Published June 20, 2023
Upset with a proposal to revamp the federal milk pricing system, Dairy Farmers of America has left the International Dairy Food Association. DFA, which is the largest dairy cooperative, said the IDFA policy is not in the best interests of…Mexico Takes Steps to Protect Domestic Market
Published June 20, 2023
Mexico’s president has an agreement with tortilla manufacturers to only use non-biotech white corn. The United States and Canada are seeking a dispute settlement panel within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement in a dispute over biotech corn. The United States…Bayer Forecasts a Move into Regenerative Markets
Published June 20, 2023
Bayer CropScience has identified crop fertility, biologicals, biofuels, carbon farming and precision agriculture as growth opportunities for the company. During Bayer’s Innovation Summit, company officials said it can double its potential market by expanding beyond its core business. Bayer’s research…