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Wet, Dry or Normal
Published April 21, 2022
The Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook offered little insight into the season ahead. University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Jeff Strock says the back-and-forth weather is a contributing factor. "Our part of the world puts us in an equal chance of…HPAI Cases Outpacing 2015 Outbreak
Published April 21, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation released a Market Intel report that examines the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza by region. AFBF Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says this year’s outbreak started earlier than the 2015 spread. "This year's outbreak of…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 21, 2022
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with Kevin Regan, Northarvest's delegate to the United States Dry Bean Council on the upcoming U.S. Dry Bean council meetings in Washington D.C. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the…Report Livestock Losses to Local ND Extension Agents
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU Extension is asking livestock producers to report losses from the recent storms to their local county extension agents. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services is working on an emergency declaration and this information would be used to determine…Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…Late Start Expected to Influence Acreage Mix
Published April 21, 2022
Planting delays will likely mean less corn and spring wheat. "That's what the market is thinking," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "Farmers want to know how long it will take for the snow to melt. Is…MDA Issues 2021 Dicamba Investigation Findings
Published April 21, 2022
As the Minnesota Department of Agriculture investigates cases of possible off-target dicamba movement, label violations are being found. Incidents include incomplete application records, failure to measure wind speed at boom height and application when sensitive plants, crops or residual areas…Renick to Lead FarmOp Capital
Published April 21, 2022
Financial management firm FarmOp Capital has a new CEO. Co-founder and former Chief Financial Officer Keir Renick is now serving in the role. Former CEO Bill York will now the executive chairman and interim chief revenue officer. FarmOp Capital is…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published April 21, 2022
In the first Pioneer Agronomy Update of the season, Shaun McCoy of McCoy Pioneer Seed at Larimore, North Dakota is urging patience. "I know everybody wants to get going, but we need to have fit conditions in the field. Don't…