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U.S. and Chinese Negotiators Will Meet
Published April 25, 2018
The Trump Administration is sending a high-profile delegation to China for trade negotiations. "We're having (Treasury) Secretary (Steven) Mnuchin and (U.S. Trade Representative) Bob Lighthizer heading over to China at China's request and we're having very substantial discussions on trade,"…Pruitt Offers Refinery Waiver Clarity
Published April 24, 2018
In a meeting with farm broadcasters, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt clarified the criteria for refinery waivers. Pruitt says 75,000 gallons or less will qualify. “It’s not subjective in nature, it’s objective. Even if you’re a parent company and…MFBF Update
Published April 24, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser provides a legislative update on the tax conformity issue.A Bright Future for FFA Members
Published April 24, 2018
During the Minnesota FFA Convention, students had the opportunity to connect with colleges, technical schools, agribusinesses and farm groups. AgCentric Project Manager Judy Barka says this effort helps students see their future. "If they want to do something in agriculture,…Spray System Cleaner Designed to Handle Dicamba
Published April 24, 2018
Monsanto is collaborating with Adjuvants Unlimited LLC to develop the first-ever agricultural sprayer system cleaner designed to deactivate dicamba. This technology will be brought to market for this growing season and will be used within the rinse and cleanout process.California Court Rules on Glyphosate
Published April 24, 2018
A California Appeals Court has affirmed that Monsanto’s glyphosate pesticide can be listed under Proposition 65. The proposition requires notification and labeling of all chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Prop 65 also prohibits discharge into drinking waters…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…