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USDA Forecasts 2020 Acreage at Outlook Forum

Published February 20, 2020

USDA is projecting 2020 corn acreage at 94 million acres, an increase of five percent from last year. Soybean production is forecast to be 85 million acres, up 12 percent from one year ago. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson told…

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Light Tillage Recommended for Wet Fields

Published February 20, 2020

As farmers prepare for spring, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen recommends light tillage for those fields that were too wet to get into last fall. "Do as little tillage as possible. Even if the field has deeper roots, it's…

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Farmers Look Ahead to Spring

Published February 10, 2020

Farmers are looking ahead to spring near Rugby, North Dakota. First International Bank and Trust President Tanner Johnson says 2019 was a challenging year and farmers are hopeful for a break in 2020. “People are focused on getting rid of…

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New Air Seeder Technology Available

Published February 10, 2020

Intelligent Ag Solutions general manager Joe Heilman says there’s new technology available for air seeders. “When you look at a retrofit-able solution for air seeders, farmers can now add a section control without buying a brand-new machine with the technology…

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The Little Things Are Important

Published February 6, 2020

Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel says 2019 was a great reminder of how important the little things are in production. "Things are easy in perfect conditions and 2019 was 180 degrees from perfect conditions," says Vogel. "It really showed…

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Seed Options Available for Prevent Plant Acres

Published February 2, 2020

Spring was top of mind at the KMOT Ag Expo. If it’s a late planting season, farmers may not get much planted. Agassiz Seed Territory Sales Manager Mark Halvorson says there are options for farmers considering prevent plant acres. "If…

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Local Grain Cooperatives Prepare for Busy Spring

Published January 22, 2020

Corn harvest and spring planting will run close together for some North Dakota and Minnesota farmers. Local grain cooperatives are preparing to help make the transition. Maple River Grain and Agronomy assistant general manager Alex Richard says there’s still about…

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Yields are the Key to Profitability

Published January 10, 2020

Peterson Farms Seed agronomy manager Adam Spelhaug says yields are key for corn profitability. "Farmers can make a bigger difference on yield than trying to save on costs. Many times, cost savings are impacting yield negatively. Anything farmers can do…

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High Speed Planting System to Debut in Louisville

Published January 9, 2020

Ag Leader Technology and Kinze Manufacturing have jointly introduced a new high-speed planting system. The SureSpeed system will deliver accurate seed placements at speeds up to 12 miles per hour. This system will be on display at the National Farm…

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Plan For Extra Fieldwork This Spring

Published December 6, 2019

North Dakota State University Soil Scientist Aaron Daigh says plan now for extra spring field work to manage crop residue, because of the limited fall field work. "If farmers have fields with high amounts of residue on them, they may…

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