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FY19 Ag Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Committee
Published May 25, 2018
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the agriculture spending bill. The bill maintains support for crop insurance and other farm bill programs. It fully funds the expected demand for Farm Service Agency direct and guaranteed loan programs. There is language…U.S.-China Trade Negotiations Planned for Early June
Published May 25, 2018
According to the Chinese news agency, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will be in China June 2-4 for another round of trade negotiations. Trump Administration officials have said the trade war with China is “on hold” but the trade dispute…Drought Monitor Updated
Published May 25, 2018
According to the Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions continue in north-central North Dakota, along the Canadian border. Moderate drought extends through a large share of northern North Dakota and most of western North Dakota and South Dakota. The recent rains…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 24, 2018
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Dow AgroSciences. This week, NDSU and U of M Extension sugarbeet agronomist Mohamed Khan provides a sugarbeet progress update.Grains and Livestock Close Lower
Published May 24, 2018
The grain market gave up its gains Thursday at the close. RML Trading President Bob Lebacken provides market commentary.New Fungicide Approval From EPA
Published May 24, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a new fungicide from Syngenta. Depending on state approvals, the Adepidyn fungicide will be commercially available in late 2018 and 2019. Five different product formulations will be sold under the Miravis brand. That includes…Still Areas of Wet in Southern MN
Published May 24, 2018
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says his soybeans are doing well in the field. Other farmers in the area aren’t as lucky. “When we got the corn in finally, soybeans went fast. Our neighbors are struggling. Neighbors are trying…Planting Conditions Vary in SD
Published May 24, 2018
South Dakota State University Extension state climatologist Laura Edwards says southern parts of South Dakota are still having challenges getting the crop in the ground. “There’s a little too much water down there still. The northern and central part of…Conaway Seeks Immediate Farm Bill Vote After Immigration
Published May 24, 2018
In the recent farm bill debate in Congress, all of the Democrats and about 30 conservative Republicans voted against the legislation. The drama ended with a motion to reconsider. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway says that means the very…