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Grain Shipments May be Impacted by CP Rail Strike
Published May 29, 2018
Canadian Pacific Railway union workers are scheduled to go on strike tonight. If that happens, it will be the third CP Rail strike in six years. The CP plans to use qualified management staff to operate trains during the strike,…SD Corn Comments
Published May 28, 2018
Learn more about upcoming primary elections in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Brazil Trucker Strike Ends
Published May 28, 2018
The Brazilian government is conceding to the demands of truck drivers, ending a seven-day strike. As a result, the government will subsidize the cost of diesel fuel for the next two months. On Thursday, a deal seemed to be in…Section 32 Request Results in Bean Purchase
Published May 28, 2018
USDA is making $177 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs, including $11 million worth of pinto beans. This purchase is through USDA’s Section 32, which was requested by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association and North Central Bean Dealers Association.Scout for Alfalfa Weevils
Published May 28, 2018
Over the past week, most of South Dakota has accumulated enough degree days for alfalfa weevil larvae to be present. Significant defoliation is possible, which impacts yield, quality and the health of the stand. Damage is typically seen in the…Ross Heading to China for More Trade Talks
Published May 28, 2018
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is preparing for a trip to China to continue trade negotiations. The Financial Review is reporting the U.S. will seek long-term, enforceable product-by-product contracts with China. Those import contracts would make it less likely that…Prepare Now for Early Peak Activity for Sugarbeet Root Maggots
Published May 26, 2018
With the very warm weather, the sugarbeet root maggot development is far ahead of the norm. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel expects peak activity to be seen one week ahead of the average. The biggest concern for severe infestation is…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 25, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring offers advice on weed control decisions.Farmers Should Evaluate Stands
Published May 25, 2018
As corn begins to emerge, Pioneer Field Agronomist Zach Fore says farmers should take the time to evaluate stands. "I think this is the time of year when you can learn a lot. We want to focus on the controllable factors.…