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Wireworm Prevention
Published March 2, 2023
Wireworms are a common pest for many Midwest farmers. BASF Seed Treatment Technical Representative Tracy Hillenbrand says wireworm repopulation can number in the hundreds. "The average female is able to lay 100 eggs per cycle, with up to three cycles…Preparing for Calving
Published March 2, 2023
Nutrition is critically important for cow/calf operations. NDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka says nutrition was a big topic. "Cold weather and heat makes a difference in nutrition and keeping track of body scores can help determine how effective…NDGGA Talks Crop Insurance on Capitol Hill
Published March 2, 2023
A North Dakota Grain Growers Association Fly-in to Washington, D.C. focused on pesticides regulations, trade, crop insurance and more. NDGGA President Ed Kessel said it was noted that moving the crop insurance payment date would better align with the marketing…MN Beef Update
Published March 2, 2023
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root discusses their quarterly board meeting in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.A “Seesaw” Economy
Published March 2, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the ag economy. Duvall said farm income isn’t keeping up with costs. According to a USDA forecast,…Corn Matters
Published March 2, 2023
MN Corn Board Member Blair Hoseth discusses a grant on fertilizer vs manure. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters.Winds Damage Southern Plains Wheat Crop
Published March 2, 2023
Winds topped 100 miles per hour across parts of the Southern Plains in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas a week ago. Texas Wheat Producers Director of Communications Darby Campsey says the windstorm has affected the dryland wheat crop. "Our main concern…MN Wheat Minute
Published March 2, 2023
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers CEO Charlie Vogel talks about a bill related to increased funding in FMD and MAP programs in this week's Minnesota Wheat Minute.Reasonable Alfalfa Prices
Published March 2, 2023
The cold start to the winter depleted hay stocks. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist James Rogers says hay prices are sitting at a reasonable rate. "Alfalfa prices are fairly reasonable for beef quality hay. It looks like alfalfa hay might…