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SCN is a Likely Problem in ’24
Published May 9, 2024
In the latest NDSU Crop and Pest Report, NDSU Plant Pathologist Wade Webster shares his thoughts on the soybean disease outlook. With a warm and dry 2023 season, Soybean Cyst Nematode counts were high so the number of eggs in…Clark Named Farm Rescue Executive Director
Published May 9, 2024
Nate Clark has been named as the new executive director of Farm Rescue. Clark was previously with John Deere where he held titles of global director of corporate social responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation. Founder and President…Spring Wheat Stand in Good Shape
Published May 9, 2024
University of Minnesota Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma is pleased with the condition of the small grain crop. "I think, overall, the earliest seeded which was in the first and second week of April looks good. I don't see any stand…Bayer Submits XtendiMax Label Proposal
Published May 9, 2024
Bayer has submitted an updated label proposal for the dicamba herbicide XtendiMax. The new label would suggest a maximum of two applications and a cutoff date of June 12 for soybeans. According to the proposed label, over the top application…Texas Wildfire Losses
Published May 9, 2024
Economists at Texas A&M AgriLife Service estimate the Panhandle wildfires have caused $123 million in agricultural losses. More than 1.2 million acres were been burnt by the wildfires. Cattle losses include 12,000 head and an estimated $68 million in facilities,…EPA Administrator Addresses E15 Waiver
Published May 9, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday. Regan was asked to comment on E15 waiver for year-round use. "We have worked on satisfying that waiver request for eight states and for…Crop Losses in Southern Brazil
Published May 9, 2024
Heavy rains have left the conclusion of southern Brazil’s soybean harvest a big question mark. Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the damage done to the soybean crop is unknown. "Widespread flooding and they still had about 25 percent…China Approves Gene-Edited Wheat
Published May 9, 2024
The Chinese government has approved its first gene-edited wheat variety. This is a disease-resistant variety that is being grown for the food market. The agriculture ministry also approved a new biotech corn with herbicide and insect-resistant traits and a high-yielding…Dairy Consensus
Published May 9, 2024
The United States and Mexico have renewed their commitment to work together on mutually beneficial dairy policies. This agreement calls for improving trade relations between the two countries, promoting dairy consumption and defending common food names. The National Milk Producers…