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More Rain in Southern Brazil
Published May 13, 2024
Since Friday morning, central and northeastern Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil received 3.5-to-7.5 inches of rain. Much of that area received 12-to-25 inches in the last wave of heavy rains in late April and early May. More rain is…Freeze Likely Damages Russian Wheat Crop
Published May 13, 2024
Wheat markets reacted this past week to freezing temperatures in Russia. World Weather Incorporated says temps dropped into the mid-to-upper 20s in central and southern Russia and extremes in the upper teens in the north. Weekend temps were much warmer.…More Farm Bill Details Released
Published May 13, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has released a title-by-title summary of his farm bill. It increases support for the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs to account for inflation and rising production costs. It reallocates Inflation…Assessing Frost Damage in Russia
Published May 13, 2024
Wheat markets reacted this past week to freezing temperatures in Russia. World Weather Incorporated says temps dropped into the mid-to-upper 20s in central and southern Russia and extremes in the upper teens in the north. Weekend temps were much warmer.…Tariff Decision May Impact Soybean Oil
Published May 13, 2024
The Biden Administration is scheduled to raise tariffs on products produced in China as soon as this week. The list of products has not been released, but there is speculation used cooking oil will be impacted. Market analysts believe a…Comment Period Opens for New Glufosinate-P Herbicide
Published May 13, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has a public comment period open until June 8 regarding the proposed registration of a new glufosinate formulation. This is for the active ingredient in BASF’s Liberty ULTRA herbicide. This registration would be for glufosinate-resistant corn,…Melissa Hammer Joins RRFN Team
Published May 12, 2024
The Red River Farm Network is pleased to introduce the latest addition to our farm broadcast team. Melissa Hammer is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Crookston where she studied agriculture business and animal science. Melissa was raised on a…Wheat Tour This Week
Published May 12, 2024
The Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour will be held this week. WQC Executive Vice President Dave Green says interest in the Kansas wheat crop remains high. Per usual, a widely variable crop is anticipated in Kansas. "The southwest is the…Early Detection Is the Key
Published May 10, 2024
The combination of cool, wet soils is a perfect breeding ground for plant disease. "We anticipate a lot of the residue-born diseases, such as Tan Spot and Septoria, could be a problem this year," said Connie Strunk, plant pathologist, SDSU…