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June Forecast Favors the Growing Season
Published May 25, 2018
The weather outlook for June looks favorable for crop growth. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says growing degree days will accumulate over the next week, benefiting the corn crop. "With lows in the 60s and highs…Northwest MN Dairy Farmers Lose a Market
Published May 25, 2018
Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the closing of the Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes milk processing plant in Thief River Falls is disappointing news for Minnesota dairy farmers. “It is quite a small plant. We'd love more…An Increase Confirmed for Cattle-on-Feed
Published May 25, 2018
USDA’s May Cattle on Feed report is about as traders were expecting. The May 1 on-feed number increased five percent from one year ago at 11.6 million head. Placements are down eight percent at 1.7 million head. Marketings are up…Minnesota Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes Plant Will Close
Published May 25, 2018
The Dean Foods/Land O’Lakes plant in Thief River Falls will close later this year. Production and Cooler Manager Larry Amundson confirms the closing date will be between September 1 and October 15. This will affect about 45 of the 110…Watch for Flea Beetles in Canola
Published May 25, 2018
Canola growers are being reminded to scout their canola fields for flea beetles. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says if you do find threshold levels of flea beetles you need to treat as quickly as possible. "You really need to watch…Transitioning to Summer Weather
Published May 25, 2018
National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Moore says the Red River Valley can expect more rain and the temperatures will warm up going into the weekend. Northwestern Minnesota will have cooler temps going into Memorial Day.Interviews Scheduled for NDSU Extension Interim Director
Published May 25, 2018
With the planned retirement of NDSU Extension Service Director Chris Boerboom, an interim director will be named. North Dakota State University Plant Pathology Chair Dr. Jack Rasmussen is chairing that search and says two candidates are being interviewed. Those candidates…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 25, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. In this week’s update, meet the newest addition to the Northarvest Bean team, Betsy Armour.R-CALF Discourages “Skinny” NAFTA Deal
Published May 25, 2018
With talks of a “skinny” North American Free Trade Agreement, R-CALF USA is urging the Trump Administration to stay at the negotiating table. In a statement, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said if deficiencies with Canada and Mexico cannot be corrected,…