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Waterlogged Fields at New England, ND
Published June 1, 2018
New England, North Dakota farmer Jon Wert finished planting on Memorial Day. However the crop is wet with heavy rains last week. "Actually a little bit too much rain. I hate to say that, because coming off of a terrible…Storms in the Forecast, Still Dry Spots
Published June 1, 2018
National Weather Service-Aberdeen Lead Meteorologist Aaron Dorn expects thunderstorms in parts of South Dakota this weekend. Dorn says North Dakota will see its own rounds of storms Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Back in South Dakota, the Aberdeen area is…U.S. Pork Dodges Trade Bullet
Published June 1, 2018
Trade retaliation continues to keep a lid on the grain and livestock markets. Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh says U.S. pork may have dodged a bullet with Mexico’s retaliation. "Mexico did announce they would put duties on pork chops, but…Yellowing in the Wheat Crop
Published June 1, 2018
University of Minnesota Extension small grains specialist Jochum Wiersma has been fielding a few questions about newly emerged wheat turning yellow. "The really hot and windy weather over Memorial Day weekend cooked some of the emerging leaves on the soil surface.…Retaliation a Concern for Pork Producers
Published June 1, 2018
The talk about trade and tariffs has evolved into conversations about rhetoric and retaliation. Montgomery, Minnesota pork producer Karen Richter participated in the World Meat Congress in Dallas and says the possible downturn in pork exports is a worry. "Trade…MN Senator Expresses Urgency on Farm Bill
Published June 1, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says there’s urgency to get a farm bill completed on time. "The bill's failure in the House is a real disappointment for Minnesota farmers who have a lot of issues they're struggling with. Having the certainty of…Ethanol Industry Continues Concern With EPA
Published June 1, 2018
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings is concerned with the status of E15. "We're very concerned the administration is not going to fulfill the promise of the President to allow E15 use year-round. You would sure expect if the…Trade War Rhetoric Heats Up
Published June 1, 2018
The U.S. is now imposing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Exemptions were given earlier this year, but they expired Thursday night. Canada, Mexico and the EU all promise retaliation.Managing Weeds
Published June 1, 2018
As the crop emerges, weeds are coming up at the same time. Arysta LifeScience Territory Manager Todd Landsman says weed pressure is evident. "I know a lot of guys in wheat country are on pins and needles because the subsoil…