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AURI Update
Published May 6, 2023
The 2023 Bold Open Reverse Pitch event is seeking applicants. Hear more in the latest AURI Update.Grazing Delayed
Published May 6, 2023
Green might be popping up after a cold winter, but pastures aren’t ready for spring turnout just yet. NDSU Extension says the combination of an autumn drought and delayed spring caused a significant delay in grass development this year. NDSU…Bayer Consolidates Seed Brands
Published May 5, 2023
Bayer is in the process of transitioning ten regional seed brands to its Channel lineup, effective for 2025. Gold Country Seed, which is sold in Minnesota, and Rea Hybrids, sold in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, are included in…USFWS Sued Over Endangered Species Act
Published May 5, 2023
The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, asking for pesticide restrictions in habitats with endangered and threatened species. The Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing crop protection products and the impact on the Endangered Species…CF Industries Sales Decline 30 Percent
Published May 5, 2023
The fertilizer company, CF Industries, had first quarter net earnings of $560 million. That compares to $883 million in the same quarter last year. Global nitrogen prices weakened as supplies increased. For North America, the company said the outlook for…Farm Credit System Net Income Declines Two Percent
Published May 5, 2023
For the first quarter, the Farm Credit System had net income of $1.7 billion. That compares to $1.8 billion one year ago. Net interest income increased helped by the larger loan volumes.FMC 1Q Income Up Four Percent
Published May 5, 2023
FMC reports first quarter revenues of $1.3 billion, up four percent from last year. It was a record quarter for North America with 28 percent year-over-year growth.UM Interim President Finalists Named
Published May 5, 2023
After two rounds of voting, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents has narrowed down the list of candidates for the interim presidency to four. The search began when the news broke that President Joan Gable was leaving. The four…An Issue of Landowner Rights
Published May 4, 2023
Summit Carbon Solutions is attempting to build a CO2 pipeline across the Upper Midwest. More than 80 South Dakota farmers who are disputing the pipeline route are being sued. Leola, South Dakota farmer Mark Lapke is concerned about Summit’s claim…