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Some ND Crops Need a Drink of Water
Published May 29, 2018
Larimore, North Dakota farmer Dennis McCoy told the Red River Farm Network Tuesday the recent dry conditions are favorable for crop development. However, the crop could use some moisture. "It's coming up pretty good because in dry conditions you can get…Brocket, ND Crops “Look Nice”
Published May 29, 2018
Brocket, North Dakota farmer Austin Sundeen says the area crops look nice. "It's probably the best wheat crop we've seen in this area in a long time. We got some flea beetles in the canola and we're tackling with spray."…With Divestiture, BASF Acquires Bayer Brands
Published May 29, 2018
With the Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, BASF is buying Bayer’s canola, soybean and vegetable seed business. The Liberty herbicide business is also part of the deal. The assets that will be purchased by BASF are valued at $9 billion.Bayer-Monsanto Deal Receives U.S. Antitrust Approval
Published May 29, 2018
The U.S. Justice Department has given its thumbs’ up for the Bayer-Monsanto deal. The antitrust regulators are demanding the two companies spin off $9 billion in assets, the largest sale of corporate assets ever required by the Justice Department. This…Drought Disaster Declared
Published May 29, 2018
Twenty-one North Dakota counties are designated as primary natural disaster areas, due to the drought that began nearly one year ago. Farmers and ranchers in these counties are eligible for emergency loans and other disaster assistance from the Farm Service…ASA Selects Policy Communications Director
Published May 29, 2018
Wendy Brannen is the new director of policy communications for the American Soybean Association. Most recently, Brannen has been the executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission in California. Brannen will be based out of the ASA’s Washington, D.C. office.U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Published May 29, 2018
There’s a new development in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump now plans to move forward with tariffs of $50 billion in Chinese imports and implement new limits on Chinese investment in U.S. technology businesses.…Managing Weeds
Published May 29, 2018
As the crop emerges, weeds are coming up at the same time. Arysta LifeScience Territory Manager Todd Landsman says weed pressure is evident. "A lot of guys in wheat country are on pins and needles because the subsoil is dry.…Premiums Seen for Enogen Corn
Published May 29, 2018
Syngenta’s Enogen corn technology enhances ethanol production. Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Mike Clemens is gaining a 40 cent-per-bushel premium for growing Enogen corn, but there is extra work involved. "We have to be able to isolate our fields for identity-preserved…