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Planting Delays Impact Fertilizer Availability
Published May 9, 2018
A delay in the planting season is impacting the availability of fertilizer. Jacob Haman, who is a sales agronomist for CHS Devils Lake, says it’s been tough to get trucks in. “It started a few days ago. We’d get one-or-two…A Complicated Issue
Published May 9, 2018
Agricultural Retailers Association Senior Vice-President for Public Policy, Richard Gupton, says the electronic logging device issue makes the fertilizer shortage more challenging for farmers. “It’s a logistical issue of getting trucks through in a timely way at terminals, filled up…Time Needed to Repair Key Rosario Port Terminal
Published May 9, 2018
The Argentine port terminal that was damaged last month may not be back in operation for another year-and-a-half. A cargo ship collided with a dock in the port city of Rosario, causing serious damage. Argentina is the world’s largest exporter…Growth Energy Responds to RFS Meeting
Published May 9, 2018
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the ethanol and oil…Rains Help Restock Fertilizer Supplies
Published May 9, 2018
Tuesday’s rain halted fieldwork around the region allowing agriculture supply companies a chance to restock fertilizer. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager, Clyde Kringlen, says fertilizer capacity was being stretched before the rains. “The last ten days were aggressive. We…Feeling Good With the Progress
Published May 9, 2018
Ada, Minnesota farmer John Brainerd is making good planting progress. “We’re feeling good where we are now.” Brainerd will jump right into soybeans once the wheat and beets are in. “We’re almost to the middle of May. That’s when soybeans…AgCentric Expands the Reach of Ag Education
Published May 9, 2018
AgCentric is expanding to include St. Cloud Community and Technical College. "This is really an opportunity for us to grow," said Keith Olander, director, AgCentric. AgCentric was formed four years ago by Central Lakes College in Staples and Brainerd, Northland…Export Subsidy Likely to Result in Trade Retaliation
Published May 9, 2018
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen says the White House RFS meeting will result in expanded markets for ethanol. There was also discussion about a RIN on ethanol exports. Dinneen says an export subsidy would likely result in trade…Fugitive Dust Exemption in Minnesota
Published May 9, 2018
In legislation passed by the Minnesota House and Senate, grain elevators and ethanol plants may be exempt from government regulations on dust emissions. In the legislative process, regulators used the term ‘fugitive dust.’ This bill now goes to Governor Mark…