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Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published April 30, 2024
In the Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner said progress has been made in small grain and sugarbeet seeding. However, Sinner compared the corn and soybean planting to having a dollar bill that is being pulled by a…Mandatory Testing Takes Effect Today
Published April 29, 2024
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced.…Fielding Questions
Published April 29, 2024
In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Cody Didier reviews planting progress and its impact on the market. Didier also emphasizes the importance of a marketing plan. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm…Enlist + Liberty Interview #2
Published April 29, 2024
When making postemergence soybean herbicide applications, farmers are asked to consider preemergence residual timing, weed height, soybean growth stage and the weather. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder is featured in the second interview in our series with a focus on…What’s Hot, What’s Not in theMarkets
Published April 29, 2024
Wheat is the hot spot in the market right now according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Last week, wheat closed at a two-year high. "This market is trying to partake in some of the acres race right…New Traceability Rule Announced
Published April 28, 2024
USDA’s new standard for traceability in cattle is electronic ID tags. This replaces the 2013 rule that called for visual ID tags. In a statement, USDA said the decision was being made to respond quickly to foreign animal diseases. This…Volatility Rules the Day
Published April 28, 2024
Week-over-week, Minneapolis Wheat finished up 50 and a quarter cents. Soybeans rose nine cents and corn was up six and-and-a-half. Feeder cattle futures closed the week more than $7 higher than a week ago. In a conversation with Red River…Seeking Resolution to Trade Dispute
Published April 26, 2024
Colombia is the first country to restrict imports of U.S. beef due to Bovine Influenza A. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele said discussions are ongoing between USDA and Colombia to resolve the issue. "We continue…Johnson Earns FFA Star in Agri-Business Honor
Published April 26, 2024
Jaime Johnson of the West Central FFA Chapter was named the Minnesota FFA Star in Agribusiness and took home the state proficiency award for diversified crop production placement. Johnson said FFA has fueled her passion for agriculture. Johnson plans to…