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Gearing Up for Spring Fertilizer Season
Published March 18, 2024
An early spring may offer an opportunity for farmers to consider different fertility options. "We had a really, really busy fall run this year and moved a lot of product in the fall and into early winter," said Brad Schultz, account…A Tool for Climate-Smart Farming
Published March 18, 2024
Farmers and agronomists can now use their ATV and evaluate soil conditions at 20-to-30 miles per hour. EarthOptics has added remote sensing technologies with machine learning to create real-time data maps. In addition to information on fertility and soil moisture,…Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary
Published March 18, 2024
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. "We've thrown out a lot…Decent Moisture
Published March 18, 2024
Moisture conditions seem to be in good shape for spring planting. "We didn't have the drought that they did further south," reports John Field, who farms at Stephen in far northwestern Minnesota. "We were a little on the drier side but…Watch Conditions for Pasture Turnout
Published March 18, 2024
Unseasonably warm temperatures have been seen across the Northern Plains for much of the winter. NDSU Rangeland Research Scientist Llewellyn Manske there are certain target dates to consider when turning cattle out to pasture this spring. Usually, the crested wheatgrass is…Advocating for Farmers
Published March 18, 2024
The role of the delegate at the National Farmers Union Convention is to provide representation and give a voice to producers from all over the country. "Our responsibility here is to go over the policy of the national organization and…A Changing Business
Published March 18, 2024
Retired SES Vanderhave Product Manager Mark Anfinrud has seen numerous changes in the sugarbeet industry over the past 30 years. "We're fortunate to have NDSU, the University of Minnesota and we've got awesome researchers at USDA in Fargo. They all…Agricult-HER: A Practical Passion
Published March 18, 2024
As a student at the University of Minnesota Crookston, Kristie Sundeen planned to pursue equine management and agriculture business. While she loved horses, Sundeen soon realized she had another passion that was maybe a bit more practical. “I kind of…What’s Hot, What’s Not in Markets
Published March 18, 2024
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson describes soybeans as "lukewarm." Martinson believes markets are in a transition phase, trying to break above resistance levels. Soybean crush numbers are…