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CropLife America Hopeful for Farm Bill
Published Yesterday
CropLife America is hopeful for the 2024 farm bill after seeing the 5-year proposals from the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and House Ag Committee Chairman Glen “GT” Thompson. CropLife America also recognizes that more work is needed to…Rain, Rain Go Away
Published Yesterday
For Niagara, North Dakota farmers like Mike Kelly, early planting progress has been offset by the recent rains. "We got off to a fast start and we're always thankful for the moisture, but we need it to stop raining. Hopefully…Windy Days Slow Planting Progress
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For Wolverton, Minnesota farmer Jay Nord soil conditions so far have been good for planting. It’s the wind that’s been giving Nord and other farmers trouble. "Field conditions are good, except for the wind. We had another bad day or…Canada Cattle Import Restrictions
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has created more requirements when importing dairy cattle from the U.S. This is in response to the first confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a dairy herd in late March. Since April 29th,…Fall Calf Prices
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According to NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Tim Petry, 2024 calf prices will be affected by calf supplies, corn prices, and fed cattle prices. Lower retention rates from last year will create a smaller calf crop this fall. The volatility of…MT Beet Plant, Equipment Up for Bids
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The Sidney Sugars facility at Sidney, Montana is being sold by auction. The sugarbeet processing plant is owned by American Crystal Sugar Company and shut down over a year ago. Sealed bids are due by June 26.Enlist + Liberty Interview #3
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Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder offers recommendations for applying postemergence herbicide. "We're finding the use of adjuvants to be critical." The proper nozzle is also important. In the third interview in our series, Snyder has more details. Listen to the…Kay Leads AFA
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Scott Kay is the new board chair for Agriculture Future of America. Kay is the vice president of BASF Agricultural Solutions and has been on the AFA board since 2018. Joel Mathiowetz of Mathiowetz Family Farms at Morgan, Minnesota is…Support for Underserved Farmers
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USDA has announced more than $22 million is being made available to non-profits, universities and tribal entities to help underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers. Grant applications will be accepted through July 5.