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Dry Bean Scene
Published April 25, 2025
In the latest Dry Bean Scene, University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Bob Koch shares an update on soybean gall midge and the impact on dry beans. Click here.House Dems Warn About Potential USDA ‘Brain Drain’
Published April 25, 2025
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and her fellow Democratic members have sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, voicing concern about USDA’s Deferred Resignation Program and Reduction in Force plans. The letter said there is fear the…Time and Talent Recognized by NDSU Extension
Published April 25, 2025
NDSU Extension presented its 2025 Friend of Extension Award to Nancy Nicolas-Maier and Larry Hoffman. Nikolas-Mayer is the director of the adult and aging services division with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. Hoffman is a Cass…ND Legislative Report
Published April 25, 2025
The North Dakota Legislature is the first in the nation to address pesticide labeling requirements and the farmers' access to those crop protection tools. Governor Armstrong signed House Bill 1318 into law this past week. Learn more in this week's…Canola Minute
Published April 25, 2025
In the Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman offers insight into the 45Z biofuel regulations and the impact on the canola industry. Click here.Soybean Aphids Should be on Radar for ’25
Published April 25, 2025
Scouting for soybean aphids is recommended this season. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae said the temperatures may not have been cold enough to kill off overwintering soybean aphids. "The egg has to be exposed to -27 Fahrenheit to…Waiting for Conditions to Improve
Published April 25, 2025
At Devils Lake, Dennis Johnson is waiting to pull the planter into the field. "We went out and picked some rocks and stuff like that, but the low spots are holding that moisture yet." Depending on the weather, Johnson will…MN House Passes Ag Finance Bill
Published April 25, 2025
The agriculture finance bill is the first omnibus budget bill to pass the Minnesota House this session. It had overwhelming support with a vote of 130-to-three. Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson said it is a solid piece of legislation. "This is…Excellent Conditions for Wheat Seeding
Published April 25, 2025
At Kennedy, Minnesota, Rob Rynning says the soil conditions were 'about perfect' this past week. "We probably have right around half of our wheat in the ground." The acreage is slightly different this season. "We're going to put a fair…