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New Fungicide Approval From EPA
Published May 24, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a new fungicide from Syngenta. Depending on state approvals, the Adepidyn fungicide will be commercially available in late 2018 and 2019. Five different product formulations will be sold under the Miravis brand. That includes…Still Areas of Wet in Southern MN
Published May 24, 2018
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says his soybeans are doing well in the field. Other farmers in the area aren’t as lucky. “When we got the corn in finally, soybeans went fast. Our neighbors are struggling. Neighbors are trying…Planting Conditions Vary in SD
Published May 24, 2018
South Dakota State University Extension state climatologist Laura Edwards says southern parts of South Dakota are still having challenges getting the crop in the ground. “There’s a little too much water down there still. The northern and central part of…Conaway Seeks Immediate Farm Bill Vote After Immigration
Published May 24, 2018
In the recent farm bill debate in Congress, all of the Democrats and about 30 conservative Republicans voted against the legislation. The drama ended with a motion to reconsider. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway says that means the very…Disappointment with Dayton Veto
Published May 24, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the tax bill and the supplemental budget bill. That’s on top of the ag policy bill that was vetoed earlier in the week. The Minnesota Farm Bureau released a statement, saying it is “extremely disappointed.”…FFA’ers Named to the 2018 Class of Presidential Scholars
Published May 24, 2018
Eight FFA members nationwide have been named as U.S. Presidential Scholars. Two of the honorees are from the region; Brianna Maddock of Davenport, North Dakota and Bridger Gordon of Whitewood, South Dakota. The Presidential Scholars program is known as one…Drought Monitor Legislation Introduced
Published May 24, 2018
South Dakota Senator John Thune wants to improve the accuracy of the U.S. drought monitor. A new bill, Improved Soil Moisture and Precipitation Monitoring Act of 2018, would give Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue the ability to increase monitoring stations, require…New Opportunities with Proposed NDSU Ag Center
Published May 23, 2018
North Dakota State University gained unanimous approval from the State Board of Higher Education to move forward with a $60 million agricultural development products center. This action allows NDSU to begin raising private money, but the North Dakota Legislature has…Gearing Up for ND FFA Convention
Published May 23, 2018
The blue and gold jackets will soon gather on the North Dakota State University campus. Members from across the state are preparing for a variety of career and leadership development contests. North Dakota FFA Treasurer Hannah Gress says there is…