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Comment Period Opens for New Glufosinate-P Herbicide
Published May 13, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has a public comment period open until June 8 regarding the proposed registration of a new glufosinate formulation. This is for the active ingredient in BASF’s Liberty ULTRA herbicide. This registration would be for glufosinate-resistant corn,…Melissa Hammer Joins RRFN Team
Published May 12, 2024
The Red River Farm Network is pleased to introduce the latest addition to our farm broadcast team. Melissa Hammer is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Crookston where she studied agriculture business and animal science. Melissa was raised on a…Wheat Tour This Week
Published May 12, 2024
The Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour will be held this week. WQC Executive Vice President Dave Green says interest in the Kansas wheat crop remains high. Per usual, a widely variable crop is anticipated in Kansas. "The southwest is the…Early Detection Is the Key
Published May 10, 2024
The combination of cool, wet soils is a perfect breeding ground for plant disease. "We anticipate a lot of the residue-born diseases, such as Tan Spot and Septoria, could be a problem this year," said Connie Strunk, plant pathologist, SDSU…USDA Responds to Loss of NASS County Reports
Published May 10, 2024
During a National Agricultural Statistics Service webinar, Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Lance Honig downplayed concerns about the decision to drop county-level crop and livestock reports. "We did reach out to FSA and FPAC (Farm Production and Conservation Business Center) and…Cattle Prices Expected to Remain Strong into ’25
Published May 10, 2024
In its supply/demand report, USDA reduced 2024 U.S. red meat and poultry production from last month. Output is forecast to be lower for broilers, turkeys and pork. Beef production rose due to increased cattle slaughter and heavier dressed weights. For…Sugarbeet Outlook
Published May 10, 2024
According to the USDA, old crop beet sugar production declined to just over 5 million short tons, raw value. Processing continues for another month in the Red River Valley where the beet pile shrink is at nine percent but sucrose…Brazilian Corn Estimate May Boost U.S. Demand
Published May 10, 2024
Following the release of USDA's monthly Supply and Demand Report, Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm said it offered friendly news for corn. "Because there was nothing unexpectedly bearish, the market has every reason now to hold the…S/D Report Bumps U.S. Corn Supply
Published May 10, 2024
The Agriculture Department calls for larger corn supplies, greater domestic usage, higher ending stocks, and higher exports. Corn ending stocks are projected to be up 80 million bushels from last year. The season-average farm price is projected to be $4.40…