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Prioritize Weed Control in a Later Spring
Published May 1, 2022
Weed control needs to be even more of a priority with a delayed planting window. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says that is easy to forget in the rush to get the crop planted. "We want to make sure…What Will Acreage Look Like?
Published May 1, 2022
While prevent plant talk is starting to surface in conversations, Advance Trading Ag Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi doesn’t expect a serious prevent plant conversation until Mid-May. "We'll knock off the prevent plant talk until about May 10. Then, we'll…Year-Round E-15
Published April 29, 2022
Eight Midwestern governors, including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, are seeking year-round availability of E-15. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, these eight states represent nearly 60 percent of all…Deal Inked for Minnkota Power and Summit Carbon Solutions
Published April 29, 2022
Minnkota Power Cooperative and Summit Carbon Solutions have a new partnership agreement. With this deal, Summit taps into Minnkota’s 100 million-ton underground C02 storage facility at Center, North Dakota. The two companies will also pursue other storage opportunities. Summit is…War Influencing Freight Rates
Published April 29, 2022
As of April 21, the rate for shipping grain from the Pacific Northwest to Japan was $44.75 per metric ton. That’s up more than 20 percent from last year. Higher energy costs are blamed for some of that increase. The…Biden Administration Wants Food Production Increase
Published April 29, 2022
The White House is seeking $33 billion to support Ukraine. To reduce the impact on global food supplies, the plan includes incentives for U.S. farmers to increase production of certain food crops. There’s $400 million for a two-year bump in…Neonic Language Included in House Environment Bill
Published April 29, 2022
A conference committee will now work out the differences between the Minnesota House and Senate versions of the omnibus environment and natural resources bill. The newly-passed House bill includes multiple provisions dealing with the use of treated seed. It includes…Humanitarian Donation Made
Published April 29, 2022
National Farmers Union and Farmers Union Enterprises are donating $125,000 to humanitarian and agricultural relief efforts in Ukraine. The money will go to the World Food Program USA to provide food assistance to those impacted by the war.Dry Bean Scene
Published April 28, 2022
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, we catch up with one of NDSU longest running employees in the dry edible bean project. Albert "Jody" VanderWal has been with NDSU for over 41 years. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by…