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Census of Agriculture Deadline Approaching
Published June 5, 2018
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is wrapping up data collection for the 2017 Census of Agriculture. To stay on track for data release in February 2019, the deadline for submitting the paper questionnaire is June 15. The Census can be…Ag Coalition asks EPA to Account for Lost RFS Volumes
Published June 5, 2018
A coalition of biofuels and agriculture groups are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to account for lost volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The coalition says the volumes, or gallons in question, were lost to hardship waivers granted to…MFBF Update
Published June 5, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF President Kevin Paap shares a trade update from the World Meat Congress in Dallas, Texas.FFA Officer Candidates Interview for 2018-19 Team
Published June 5, 2018
North Dakota President Cole Ketterling says there are 15 candidates seeking a state FFA office. "Interviewing for an office, you don't really know know what to expect. You're kind of getting thrown in a little bit blinded, but looking back on…Peak Time for Sugarbeet Root Maggot Fly
Published June 4, 2018
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel expects peak sugarbeet root maggot fly activity this week. Boetel says granular applications should have been on last week, but the timing for liquid applications is in the next couple of days. "Even a couple of…Commodities Lower
Published June 4, 2018
Traders pulled money out of the agricultural commodities MondayGoehring Approves Additional Herbicide for Dry Bean Weeds
Published June 4, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued a Special Local Needs registration, enabling dry bean growers west of U.S. Highway 281 to use Syngenta's Reflex herbicide. Weeds such as nightshade, redroot pigweed and waterhemp are difficult to control in…SD Corn Comments
Published June 4, 2018
Learn more about determination, and how that applies to production agriculture, in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.NDSA Spring Roundups Begin This Week
Published June 4, 2018
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association will hold their Spring Roundup series June 4-5, 7- 8, and 11-12 at various locations across the state. This year’s theme is “Our Priority, Your Business; Our Focus, Your Future.” North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive…