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USDA Report Shows Slow Planting Pace
Published April 24, 2018
According to the latest USDA report, nationwide, five percent of the corn is planted. That compares to 15 percent last year and in the long term average. Two percent of the soybeans are planted across the country, which is slightly…Crop Watch: Just Getting Started in SW ND
Published April 24, 2018
In southwest North Dakota, Dickinson farmer Kyle Okke is seeing farmers begin planting. "Fields are just a little bit tacky still. With the dry forecast, there's no need to push getting started." Okke says most farmers are sticking with their…Crop Watch: Halma, MN Farmer Starting Fieldwork
Published April 24, 2018
In northwest Minnesota, Halma, Minnesota farmer Kris Folland has spread fertilizer and started seeding. Folland adds conditions are changing by the hour and day, but there is still quite a bit of frost. "Some of the tile lines have not…Crop Watch: Waiting for SD Fields to Dry Out
Published April 24, 2018
Andover, South Dakota farmer John Horter is waiting for fields to dry out. "With the rain we've been getting, I don't think there will be any work this week. Fence and tree lines are still wet where the snow laid."…Crop Watch: Farmers Busy in Iowa
Published April 24, 2018
Summit Commodities market analyst Tomm Pfitzenmaier says there are a lot of planters running along the I-80 corridor east of Des Moines. "It surprised me, and those who weren't planting were doing field work," says Pfitzenmaier. "I would guess by…National FFA Officer Looks to the Future
Published April 24, 2018
The farm economy may be fragile with soft commodity prices, but the next generation is ready to tackle the issues facing agriculture. "Change doesn't happen unless it is needed, and, right now, we definitely need to change some things to…FFA Stars Recognized
Published April 24, 2018
The Minnesota FFA Association has honored its stars. Cameron Saxton from the Fairmont FFA Chapter is the Star Farmer. Natalie Barka of Litchfield received the Star in Production Placement for her work raising dairy calves. Lucas Wingert of Plainview-Elgin-Millville FFA…MAELC Outlines Ag Education Priorities
Published April 24, 2018
The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council has released its blueprint for 2025. In a series of listening sessions statewide, MAELC Executive Director Sarah Dornink says four major principles were heard. "We need make sure that we have a quality education…Preparing for a Biotech Labeling Rule
Published April 24, 2018
Under a law passed in 2016, USDA must establish standards for food products containing GMO ingredients. The rule is supposed to be finalized by the end of July, but it appears USDA will not meet that deadline. Russell Group President…