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Phosphate Supplies Remain a Concern
Published August 22, 2022
Industry consultant Mike Rahm says China is one of the biggest hurdles for the fertilizer supply. China is one of the world's largest exporters of finished phosphate products. "In 2021, China exported about 10 million tons of products and the…Drought Spurs on Silage Chopping
Published August 22, 2022
Croplan Alfalfa and Forage Specialist Jeff Jackson says corn silage chopping is picking up in the drier parts of South Dakota. "It's no secret that there's pockets where the crop is moisture-challenged and there's been chopping that's started already where…Parade of Champions: Ingniting a Passion
Published August 22, 2022
Kiley Kvamme is a member of the Kindred Sandburs 4-H Club and Kindred FFA Chapter. In addition to showing hogs and beef cattle, Kvamme is a North Dakota 4-H state ambassador. She graduated high school this spring and will be…Noem Makes Energy Prices a Priority
Published August 22, 2022
The Governor's Ag Innovation Forum at South Dakota's Dakotafest featured a panel that delved into markets and challenges of different segments of the ag industry. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she’s making energy prices a priority. "One of the…STB Wants Harvest Plan from Class I Railroads
Published August 22, 2022
Ahead of the National Grain Car Council’s meeting in Kansas City on Thursday, the Surface Transportation Board sent a letter to Class I railroads. The STB asked for reports on how each rail carrier plans to meet the demands of…Pro Farmer Tour Underway
Published August 22, 2022
Participants on two legs of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour are taking a closer look at more than 2,000 corn and soybean fields in the eastern and western Corn Belt. The multi-state tour wraps up Thursday in Rochester, Minnesota. Follow…Fertilizer Timing is Important
Published August 22, 2022
Before making a fertilizer purchase, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Alan Blaylock wants farmers to know what the fields need. Soil test right after the combine moves through the field. "Obviously, a key part of that fall fertilizer program is the soil…Monitor Small Grain Moisture During Storage
Published August 22, 2022
To maintain the best quality of the small grain crops, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang reminds growers to monitor crop moisture going into the grain bin. "Typically, we don't like to see more than about 17 percent moisture for…Temps to Warm Up This Week
Published August 22, 2022
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says mild temperatures won’t stick around much longer. Seasonably warm temperatures are expected through the end of August. "While conditions have been good in the eastern parts of the Dakotas, it has…