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Nutrien Quarterly Update
Published May 9, 2024
Nutrien Ag Solution's first quarter financials showed net earnings of $165 million, 12 percent less than last year at this time. The downturn is due to lower fertilizer selling prices. Increased retail earnings, high fertilizer sales volume and lower natural…El Nino and La Nina
Published May 9, 2024
According to a U.S. government forecaster, the El Nino weather pattern will likely disappear by June. La Nina is expected to take its place in the second half of the year. The period between these two patterns is generally detrimental…Ready to Resume Planting
Published May 9, 2024
JS Ag Consulting agronomist Jason Hodous says the recent rains had many farmers itching to get back into the fields. "We needed it, we were real dry before all the rain." Hodous is based in Devils Lake, North Dakota.Heading Back to the Field
Published May 9, 2024
Farmers in Belgrade, Minnesota are starting to get back into the fields following the recent rains. "We had close to five inches of rain, the ground got pretty saturated," said John Mages. Mages said area farmers were able to get…Much Needed Moisture
Published May 9, 2024
The early May rain was welcomed by many of the farmers on the North Dakota/Manitoba border. "We really needed the moisture, it was extremely dry," said Wolford, North Dakota’s Chris Brossart. Planting has resumed after the weather-related pause. "We probably…Rapid Resistance Test Shows Great Improvement Over Older Methods
Published May 9, 2024
Early testing of the Rapid Resistance Test has yielded results as early as a week after samples were received. Along with decreased times, testing has shown improved accuracy over older testing methods. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley hopes that…Subsoil Remains Dry
Published May 9, 2024
After numerous rain delays, field conditions are improving. "The moisture helps," said Derek Haug, regional sales manager, Thunder Seed. "We're still dry, it was just a few days ago when we had the 40, 50 and 60 miles-per-hour winds and…A Proposal to Limit Train Length
Published May 9, 2024
State Senator Rob Kupec sponsored two railroad safety bills in the Minnesota Legislature this session. One provision would limit train length to less than 8,500 feet. "When I've checked, there are no ag facilities within the state of Minnesota that can…Difficult Q1 for Beyond Meat
Published May 9, 2024
The plant-based food company, Beyond Meat, posted a larger-than-expected loss in the first quarter. Overall revenues totaled nearly $76 million, down from $92 million one year ago. The company suffered a net quarterly loss of $54 million. Looking ahead to…