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Syngenta Lawsuit Info to be Released May 11
Published May 2, 2018
Corn farmers who are eligible for payments from Syngenta’s legal settlement will begin receiving official notices May 11. Those same farmers have until October 12 to file claims. This lawsuit deals with Syngenta’s release of the Viptera and Agrisure corn…Trade War is Not Armageddon, Says Ross
Published May 2, 2018
Before making the trip to China to discuss the trade dispute, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross spoke at a conference in California. Ross downplayed the impact a trade war would have on agriculture. Ross said there are no simple answers but…MN House Passes Transportation Bill
Published May 2, 2018
The Minnesota House has passed another omnibus bill, which includes transportation funding. This bill includes $101 million in supplemental road and bridge funding for Fiscal Year 2019 and $40 million for the 2020-2021 biennium. There is more money for roads…A Tale of Two Planting Seasons
Published May 1, 2018
It’s a tale of two planting seasons in parts of North Dakota. Huso Crop Consulting's Mark Huso, based in Lakota, North Dakota, says in northern Nelson County and western Walsh County there’s been field activity for over a week now.…USDA Announces Specialty Crop Support
Published May 1, 2018
USDA has announced $7 million of funding support for specialty crop industries. The funding will support 11 projects in six states to develop solutions for challenges impacting specialty crop producers. According to USDA, the program helps strengthen food safety, while…Crop Watch Recap
Published May 1, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Last week, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota near Minto, Fordville, Crystal, St. Thomas and Niche. Listen to the entire…Wheat Quality Council Kicks Off Winter Wheat Tour
Published May 1, 2018
Day one of the Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour is underway. So far, participants have made stops in parts of eastern Kansas and Nebraska. Executive Vice President Dave Green says the crop just south and west of…Deere Introduces New Tillage Tool
Published May 1, 2018
Deere and Company has introduced new tillage and nutrient application equipment. The 2430 Chisel Plow and 2430C Nutrient Applicator includes TruSet precision depth control. This system allows operators to have on-the-go, in-cab shank depth control.Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application
Published May 1, 2018
Farmers should use some caution when planting after a spring anhydrous application. University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says it really depends on soil moisture. "If you look at the point of injection, there's a round shape between…