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A Great Window of Opportunity for Corn
Published May 8, 2024
Planters were parked for a portion of this past week due to rain delays. "The first two inches of rain we had were much needed, we had soils in very dry condition," said Pat Radermacher, district sales manager, AgriGold. "The…Planting Pushes Forward
Published May 8, 2024
Early-season crops are off to a nice start. "There's a lot of good-looking wheat fields and the beet acres in the southern part of the (Red River) Valley are about 98 percent complete," said Vicki Dekkers, regional manager, Vive Crop…NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
Published May 8, 2024
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. "October 1 comes and no budget, it's…A Big Payback for a Pre
Published May 8, 2024
Weed management begins early to set the crop up for success. "Put a pre on the beans if you can," recommends Ron Truax, who leads the Spring Creek Ag Pioneer Agency at Litchville, North Dakota. "That pre-emergence herbicide is always…Waiting for the La Nina
Published May 8, 2024
The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. "Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor and we're curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be," said Nutrien…A Majority of the Crop Planted in Southern MN
Published May 8, 2024
As of the first week of May, Golden Harvest Seeds Sales Representative Brian Langeland said most of the corn crop and half of the soybeans in southcentral Minnesota were in the ground. "We've got a lot of planting done in…New Herbicide Resistance Test Available
Published May 8, 2024
A new rapid test that detects Group 14 herbicide resistance in kochia and pigweeds could be a game-changer for combatting herbicide resistance. According to NDSU Extension Weed Specialist Joe Ikley, the test should shave months from the old testing process.…Markets Remain Murky Amidst Wartime
Published May 8, 2024
The war between Russia and Ukraine, has caused significant disruptions to the U.S. wheat industry. USDA Foreign Agriculture Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says the issue goes beyond supply and demand issues. "It's our knowledge base," said Whitley. "We had two…CRA Leading By Example
Published May 8, 2024
Coming off a strong 2023 the Corn Refiners Association is looking to carry that momentum through 2024. Association President and CEO John Bode points to the successes of his staff as proof that they’re doing things the right way. "We…