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Trade War Rhetoric Heats Up
Published June 1, 2018
The U.S. is now imposing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Exemptions were given earlier this year, but they expired Thursday night. Canada, Mexico and the EU all promise retaliation.Managing Weeds
Published June 1, 2018
As the crop emerges, weeds are coming up at the same time. Arysta LifeScience Territory Manager Todd Landsman says weed pressure is evident. "I know a lot of guys in wheat country are on pins and needles because the subsoil…A Fair Deal or No Deal
Published June 1, 2018
President Donald Trump has a message for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the U.S. will accept “a fair deal” on NAFTA or no deal at all. That statement was made after Trudeau said the U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and…Changes Made in Disaster Relief Effort
Published June 1, 2018
USDA will now accept disaster assistance applications from farmers and ranchers who suffered livestock losses due to natural disasters. This is for losses suffered in 2017 or 2018. The budget bill passed by Congress included changes in these programs. It…HOS Rules Adjusted for Ag Commodities
Published June 1, 2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized changes to the hours of service regulations for agriculture-related transportation. With the agriculture exemption, truck drivers are not subject to these rules within 150 miles. The hours of service issue is part…Targeting the Gluten-Free Crowd
Published June 1, 2018
A California biotech company called Arcadia Biosciences is launching a new reduced-gluten Hard Red Spring Wheat. The non-GMO wheat will be grown under contract production in an identity-preserved system.Weed Control Challenge Beets in Dry Areas
Published June 1, 2018
Weed control in the driest areas of American Crystal Sugar Company’s growing districts are a concern. General Agronomist Tyler Grove says the Drayton and Moorhead districts were dry enough to not activate the pre-emerge herbicides in a timely manner. "You…A Change in Tone at MDA Meeting
Published May 31, 2018
There was a noticeable change in tone from farmers, and those alike, at the Groundwater Protection Rule meeting in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Warren, Minnesota farmer Don Leslie attended the Minnesota Department of Agriculture listening session held in Warren last…MDA Holding Groundwater Protection Rule Meetings
Published May 31, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting a series of informational meetings on the proposed Groundwater Protection Rule. On Wednesday, meetings were held in Thief River Falls and Fergus Falls. Since listening sessions held last fall, there have been changes to…