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EPA Sued for Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is being challenged for granting three small refinery waivers to large processors. A coalition of farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and the Renewable Fuels Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying…Prepare Now for ’19 Operating Line of Credit
Published May 30, 2018
Most farmers were able to secure operating loans for the 2018 growing season. However, Minnesota Farm Service Agency Administrator Joe Martin says there was strong interest in the FSA guaranteed and direct loans. A proactive approach is recommended. "If things…Strike Could Impact U.S. Grain Movement
Published May 30, 2018
More than 3,000 conductors and engineers at Canadian Pacific Railway walked off the job Tuesday night. A tentative deal is in place for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This strike could shut down CP’s freight service north of the…Crop Watch
Published May 30, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Recently, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota, near Larimore, Lakota and Devils Lake. Listen to the entire Crop Watch segment and take…MN Corn Matters
Published May 29, 2018
In this week’s Minnesota Corn Growers Association Corn Matters, meet MCGA summer intern Kenzie Barth.Planting Nears Completion, Spraying Next
Published May 29, 2018
Tronson Grain’s Mark Peterson says planting is all but finished in the Lakota, North Dakota location. "Most farmers are finishing up the small grains. There's not many soybeans left to go in. I think about a little bit of dry…Crops Developing Fast Near Webster, ND
Published May 29, 2018
In the Webster, North Dakota area, WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says the crops are developing fast. "Wheat and barley seeded early are around the four or four and a half leaf stage right now," says Hanson. "Some later seeded…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."…