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Dry Bean Scene
Published December 22, 2021
Even with dry conditions, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says the dry bean crop was challenged by disease. Markell will be part of the NDSU Dry Bean Production Workshop January 6 in Portland, North Dakota. The Dry Bean Scene…ND May Have a More Diverse Acreage Mix in 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says southeastern North Dakota is expected to grow more corn next year. "When you get outside of that area of the state, there may be more barley, oats and dry edible beans. These…More Corn Acres Possible in Western Minnesota
Published December 22, 2021
Despite higher fertilizer prices, Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says clients in western Minnesota are thinking about more corn acres in 2022. "It was catching me off guard when I started hearing that. It's a common…Fertilizer Prices May Bring More Sticker Shock in Spring 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Nearing the end of 2021, fertilizer prices remain significantly higher. DTN Fertilizer Analyst Russ Quinn says fertilizer is expected to be available in the spring, but the prices may still bring sticker shock. "We've seen fertilizer prices increase for a…Tight Small Grain Seed Supplies
Published December 22, 2021
Small grain seed supplies are tight going into 2022. North Dakota State Seed Department Commissioner Ken Bertsch says the number of spring wheat acres under certification increased in 2021, but farmers should act now if that want a specific variety.…More Regulatory Pressure Expected
Published December 22, 2021
Agriculture is playing defense, with more regulations on the way. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager says the Environmental Protection Agency is one example. "Everything we saw happen at the EPA during the Trump Administration is now…30×30 Progress Report Issued
Published December 22, 2021
The White House has released a progress report on the Biden Administration’s 30x30 conservation proposal, conserving 30 percent of U.S. land and water by the year 2030. The report cites the expansion of corn and soybean production in the Upper…Clarity Needed on Dicamba Announcement
Published December 22, 2021
In response to EPA’s dicamba announcement, the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association and others are asking for more information. A news release from ASA says it is not clear if off-target dicamba complaints were submitted by multiple sources…AGCO Picks Up Fargo Tech Firm
Published December 22, 2021
AGCO has an agreement to acquire Fargo-based Appareo Systems. Appareo specializes in software engineering, hardware development and electronic manufacturing for use in agriculture and transportation. This deal is expected to be finalized in January.