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Deere Reports 1Q Financials
Published February 19, 2024
Deere and Company report net income of $1.7 billion for the first quarter, down from $1.95 billion in the same quarter last year. Net sales were $10.4 billion for the quarter, compared to $11.4 billion in 2023.Positive News for Spring Planting
Published February 19, 2024
It has been a classic El Nino for the Northern Plains resulting in a warmer and drier-than-normal winter. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey expects that to transition into a good planting season. "It is not going to be much of a…Understanding Cercospora Leaf Spot
Published February 18, 2024
USDA Research Plant Pathologist Dr. Nathan Wyatt spoke at the Sugarbeet Research and Education Symposium in Grand Forks, highlighting Cercospora Leaf Spot research. The fungal disease has a long latency period. “Similar to when you get a cold, you don’t…A State-By-State Basis
Published February 18, 2024
NDSU Extension Research Entomologist Mark Boetel says it is important to stay up to date on rules for the crop protection products in the toolbox for the 2024 growing season. A couple of products containing chlorpyrifos can be used in…AURI Update
Published February 18, 2024
AURI will host a webinar on the Fundamentals of On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion on February 29. This webinar aims to answer questions about whether this technology is right for your operation. Participants will hear from a farmer and other experts on…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 18, 2024
U.S. Dry Bean Council Executive Director Rebecca Bratter says dry bean exports are strong. The recent success of BeanCon held in Mexico was a testament to that strength. The conference also highlighted the healthy trade relationship the U.S. and Mexico…Canola Minute
Published February 18, 2024
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman discusses the recent Canola Renewable Fuels Summit. It indicated demand for canola as a feedstock for renewable fuel will…MN Beef Update
Published February 18, 2024
In the Minnesota Beef Update, we hear from Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt. MBC members heard updates on the Beef Checkoff during the Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando.MN Corn Matters
Published February 18, 2024
Minnesota Corn Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek joins Corn Matters this week and discusses the ongoing Minnesota legislative session. Sustainability and nitrogen management will be top priorities during this year's short session.