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Heading Back to the Field
Published May 9, 2024
Farmers in Belgrade, Minnesota are starting to get back into the fields following the recent rains. "We had close to five inches of rain, the ground got pretty saturated," said John Mages. Mages said area farmers were able to get…Much Needed Moisture
Published May 9, 2024
The early May rain was welcomed by many of the farmers on the North Dakota/Manitoba border. "We really needed the moisture, it was extremely dry," said Wolford, North Dakota’s Chris Brossart. Planting has resumed after the weather-related pause. "We probably…Rapid Resistance Test Shows Great Improvement Over Older Methods
Published May 9, 2024
Early testing of the Rapid Resistance Test has yielded results as early as a week after samples were received. Along with decreased times, testing has shown improved accuracy over older testing methods. NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley hopes that…Subsoil Remains Dry
Published May 9, 2024
After numerous rain delays, field conditions are improving. "The moisture helps," said Derek Haug, regional sales manager, Thunder Seed. "We're still dry, it was just a few days ago when we had the 40, 50 and 60 miles-per-hour winds and…A Proposal to Limit Train Length
Published May 9, 2024
State Senator Rob Kupec sponsored two railroad safety bills in the Minnesota Legislature this session. One provision would limit train length to less than 8,500 feet. "When I've checked, there are no ag facilities within the state of Minnesota that can…Difficult Q1 for Beyond Meat
Published May 9, 2024
The plant-based food company, Beyond Meat, posted a larger-than-expected loss in the first quarter. Overall revenues totaled nearly $76 million, down from $92 million one year ago. The company suffered a net quarterly loss of $54 million. Looking ahead to…Potential Wheat Diseases
Published May 9, 2024
According to NDSU Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop, Pythium root rot may be a problem due to the cool and wet conditions early in the season. Rust diseases have been indicated earlier than normal in northern Kansas which could travel north.…SCN is a Likely Problem in ’24
Published May 9, 2024
In the latest NDSU Crop and Pest Report, NDSU Plant Pathologist Wade Webster shares his thoughts on the soybean disease outlook. With a warm and dry 2023 season, Soybean Cyst Nematode counts were high so the number of eggs in…Clark Named Farm Rescue Executive Director
Published May 9, 2024
Nate Clark has been named as the new executive director of Farm Rescue. Clark was previously with John Deere where he held titles of global director of corporate social responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation. Founder and President…