AURI Update
In this update from the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, learn more about the development of bio-based products.
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Dry Bean Scene
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, Kelley Bean Company's Larry Sprague has insight on the Argentine market.
WestBred Wheat Report
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring discusses factors that should go into calculating seeding rates.
Inching Closer to the 2018 Planting Season
Farmers are busy preparing for the 2018 planting season. Temperatures in the 50s and 60s in the seven-day forecast will help melt snow cover and thaw frozen ground. Winfield United agronomist Jason Hanson says seed deliveries have been going out.…
Rounds Expresses Disappointment in Farm Bill Partisanship
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds expressed disappointment in the partisanship seen in the House farm bill debate. Rounds says there’s a real desire in the Senate to get something done. “We could really do some good things in the farm…
Peterson Calls Farm Bill “Flawed”
Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway wants to bring the farm bill to the full House in the first week of May, emphasizing the need to get the bill done on a timely basis. During Wednesday's hearing, Ranking Member Collin Peterson…
The Sugarbeet Report
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Dow AgroSciences. American Crystal Sugar general agronomist Tyler Grove says farmers are patiently waiting for spring to begin.
Dayton Administration Revises Nitrogen Rule Timeline
Legislative language that restricts the rule-making authority of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advancing in multiple bills. If passed, it would prohibit implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule without approval from the Legislature. Agriculture Department Director of Legislative Affairs…
Red Meat Production Increases
Total U.S. red meat production totaled more than 52 billion pounds last year, three percent higher than the previous year. The USDA annual report on livestock slaughter reports beef production rose four percent, pork production was up three percent, lamb…
Canola Minute
Here's the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Venkat Chapra continues a series on clubroot research.
