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Falco Seed has launched a new North American enterprise with headquarters in Winnipeg. "We have our own breeding program," emphasized Falco Seed Area Business Manager Scott Anderson. "This last year, we launched three new canola varieties. They have great attributes; we…

Canada and China Disputes Discussed in Trade Trip

Published September 9, 2019

A U.S. trade delegation is back from a trip to Canada. U.S. Soybean Export Council Regional Director Kevin Roepke was on the tour. He says the trade disputes between Canada and China had attention throughout the week. "There are two…

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Canada Seeks WTO Action

Published September 9, 2019

Canada is seeking action from the World Trade Organization to settle a trade dispute with China. Bilateral consultations are being sought to address China’s decision to stop buying Canadian canola. Canada claims China made a political decision based on Canada’s…

Harvest Progressing Well in Northern Red River Valley

Published September 6, 2019

MR Consulting owner Mark Ramsey says other than a few scattered fields, the spring wheat is harvested in the northern Red River Valley. "The wheat seems to be mostly harvested. There are odd patches here and there," explains Ramsey. "The…

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Canola Minute

Published September 4, 2019

In the New England, North Dakota area, the canola harvest has started. Northern Canola Growers Association board member Jon Wert has more in the latest Canola Minute.

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Looking Forward to Canola Harvest

Published August 29, 2019

Field peas, canola and wheat are being harvested near Garrison, North Dakota. Pioneer sales representative Jason Foss is excited to see the canola yields. "The combines are rolling and we should know in the next few weeks." Foss says there…

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“Mixed Emotions” About Conditions

Published August 22, 2019

Despite growing season challenges, farmers are feeling more optimistic as the crop moves towards maturity and goes in the bin. It was a delayed planting season for Rolla, North Dakota farmer Doyle Lentz. However, that delay may have saved some…

When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?

Published August 14, 2019

Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one…

New Canola and Wheat Projects in the Works from BASF

Published August 8, 2019

A new hybrid wheat breeding program is in the works. When BASF acquired Bayer, the company also took over hybrid wheat research. BASF seed adviser Trenton Bruner says to stay tuned for the new hybrids in the near future. "There…

Canola Crop Showing Resilience

Published August 8, 2019

Canola was the focus at the BASF InVigor field day held in north central North Dakota near Bottineau. The condition of this year’s crop was a popular talking point among farmers and ag retailers gathered. BASF seed adviser Robert Haman…

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Bringing Innovation to Agriculture

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Canada Seeks WTO Action

Harvest Progressing Well in Northern Red River Valley

Canola Minute

Looking Forward to Canola Harvest

“Mixed Emotions” About Conditions

When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated?

New Canola and Wheat Projects in the Works from BASF

Canola Crop Showing Resilience

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