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Patience
Published May 8, 2024
Grand Forks-based Asgrow/Dekalb Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt doesn’t think much corn or soybeans were planted in his territory before the rain. Pruitt expects field conditions to improve rapidly. "We've got really good equipment to where we can go pretty quick," said Pruitt.…Replants Likely in SW MN
Published May 8, 2024
Farmers made decent planting progress in early April in the Worthington, Minnesota area. Matt Widboom says emergence has been slow. Replants will be a necessity for some of those acres. "I think we'll have more soybeans replanted than corn," said Widboom.…CRP Update Sought
Published May 8, 2024
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad has introduced legislation to modernize the Conservation Reserve Program. The bill calls for science-based soil metrics to direct CRP acres to the most vulnerable acres. It also provides farmers and landowners with the tools to protect…MFBF Minute
Published May 8, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett is preparing for the last day of the legislative session May 20. "It is a fluid environment, but we are noticing some movement as we approach the finish line." Listen…Ingalls to be Inducted into SD HOF
Published May 8, 2024
The South Dakota Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in the fields of business, education, entertainment and agriculture. In the agriculture category, Hugh Ingalls will be inducted this fall. Ingalls is being recognized for his work in the development of the…Northfield Vet to be Recognized at Leman Swine Conference
Published May 8, 2024
Northfield, Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Matt Allerson will receive the Science in Practice Award at the Leman Swine Conference in September. This award recognizes swine practitioners who use science to solve critical health and production problems for pork producers. Allerson leads…Pastureland Values Rise
Published May 8, 2024
For the fourth year in a row, pastureland values in North Dakota have increased. According to North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey, cash rents for pasture ground will go up more than four percent this year, topping…After 44 Years, Hellevang to Retire
Published May 8, 2024
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang will retire at the end of the month. Hellevang has been with NDSU for 44 years and has made significant contributions to grain storage and grain drying business. Hellevang will be honored at a farewell…Leafhoppers Gobble Up Argentine Crop
Published May 8, 2024
Argentina is facing floods in the south and drought in the center of the country. Argentine farmers are also dealing with significant insect pressure. An analysis from the Rosario Grains Exchange found leafhopper numbers in northern Argentina are ten times…