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HPAI Remains a Worry in ’23
Published January 10, 2023
In testimony before the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee, State Veterinarian Dr. Marion Garcia said Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza will be an issue well into 2023. "In the past, we had associated outbreaks solely on the presence of migratory birds who brought…Swenson Ready to Expand Meristem’s Dealer Network in RRV
Published January 10, 2023
Eli Swenson of Shelly, Minnesota has joined Meristem Crop Performance as a sales representative for North Dakota and the Red River Valley. Most recently, Swenson worked for AgriMAX in Fisher, Minnesota.Lawmakers Take Aim at Foreign Ownership of Land
Published January 10, 2023
A bill has been introduced in the North Dakota House to ban foreign ownership of agricultural land. Bismarck Republican Larry Klemin introduced the bill in response to the proposed Fufeng corn wet milling project in Grand Forks. However, the bill…Cargill Appoints Acting CFO
Published January 10, 2023
Joanne Knight has been named the acting chief financial officer for Cargill, replacing Jamie Miller who resigned. Knight currently is the vice president of finance for Cargill’s Agriculture Supply Chain business.New Ownership for Dickinson Auction Barn
Published January 9, 2023
Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange of Dickinson, North Dakota has new ownership. Larry Schnell retired and a group made up of Austin Henderson, John Fischer and Dan O'Donnell took over the reins at the end of 2022. "These places don't come up…Soybean Cyst Nematode on the Move
Published January 9, 2023
Soybean Cyst Nematode was prolific this past spring in the region. "Soybean Cyst Nematode is a big deal and it's expanding through the state," said Sam Markell, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "Sampling is really important for identifying it" SCN has…Stick to the Basics
Published January 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says there are ways to save money on fertilizer. "Focus on the basics; nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur." Due to the drought, nitrogen levels in the soil were higher than normal."The residual soil nitrate…Budget May Dominate SD Legislative Session
Published January 9, 2023
The South Dakota legislative session starts Tuesday. South Dakota Farmers Union lobbyist Mitch Richter expects the budget to take priority. "We still have several million dollars left over from COVID money, there's a lot of one-time money and a lot…USDA Announces ERP Phase II and Investment in Rural Communities
Published January 9, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed Farm Bureau delegates this morning, using the opportunity to announce several initiatives. That includes Phase II of the Emergency Relief Program. Vilsack said additional flexibility will be granted. "For those who received a decrease of…