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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…AGCO Sales Fall Off
Published May 3, 2024
AGCO is reporting fiscal year 2024 first-quarter net income of $168 million on net sales of $2.9 billion. Net income is down 27 percent year-over-year. Net sales are down 12 percent from the first quarter of 2023. North American net…Biotech Wheat on the Way
Published May 3, 2024
Biotechnology and gene-editing are seen as a way to deliver high-yield stability to the wheat business. U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Trade Policy Peter Laudeman said this technology is on the horizon. "You've got this company out of Argentina, Bioceres that's…