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A Move From BASF to CropLife America
Published May 3, 2024
CropLife American has selected Jeff Blackwood as its vice president of government relations. For more than a decade, Blackwood has been the policy lead for the BASF agricultural solutions business. Before BASF, Blackwood worked on Capitol Hill.The North Dakota Beef Commission ‘Bull’etin
Published May 3, 2024
The North Dakota Beef Commission is celebrating May Beef Month. According to Executive Director Nicole Wardner, different demographics are being targeted, including children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. "We have our Junior Beef Reader's Challenge and that's challenging kids to…Well Grounded
Published May 3, 2024
The Well Grounded podcast is a presentation of Acres and Shares and the Red River Farm Network. In this edition, our guest is Bryon Parman, agricultural finance specialist, North Dakota State University, who breaks down the annual land values survey.…Sugarbeet Report
Published May 3, 2024
In this week's Sugarbeet Report, American Crystal General Agronomist Joe Hastings reports a majority of the beets have been planted. "Early planting equals a lot of positive yield potential." Hastings said the moisture will help activate the pre-emergence products.Labor is a Choke Point for Ag Transportation
Published May 3, 2024
Transportation challenges continue in agriculture. Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock says labor is the choking point. "There just aren't enough people out there willing and qualified to do the kind of work that needs to be done," said…Dry Bean Scene
Published May 3, 2024
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, Midwest Dry Bean Coalition President John Berhold talks about the work of the new group, promoting and advocating dry edible beans around the world.Stray Voltage in the Courts
Published May 3, 2024
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has filed a request to the Minnesota Supreme Court to participate in the Clay View Dairy case as an amicus curiae. The goal is to clarify the statute of limitations for stray voltage claims filed…Growing Like Weeds
Published May 3, 2024
Farmers in the Washburn, North Dakota area made decent planting progress before the rains. Dakota Agronomy Partners agronomist Sheldon Laib says weed control will begin as soon as field conditions allow. "Producers want to get their sprayers going because they're starting…El Nino is Fading Fast
Published May 3, 2024
Long-range forecasts are leaning towards a drier summer. "Some of that has to do with the transition from El Nino to La Nina which is happening as we speak," said Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. "El Nino is fading fast and…