WestBred Wheat Report
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring discusses 'the sweet spot' for seeding depth.
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An Immature Kansas Wheat Crop
After 644 stops across Kansas, the Wheat Quality Council Winter Wheat Tour forecasts an average yield of 37 bushels per acre. That compares to 48.6 bushels per acre last year. WQC Executive Vice President David Green confirms conditions are tough.…
State Funds Available to Prevent Wolf Attacks
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has new grant funds available to help livestock producers prevent wolf attacks. Eligible expenses include veterinary costs for guard animals, additional fencing and the installation of lights or alarms to reduce the threat from wolves.…
Dry Bean Scene
The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This week, Webster, North Dakota farmer Kevin Regan provides an update on field conditions and dry bean planting intentions in his area.
MN Senate Approves Tax Bill
With a party-line vote of 34-to-32, the Minnesota Senate has approved its tax bill. This bill brings the state tax code into alignment with the new federal tax law. That includes conformity with the increased Section 179 federal expensing provision,…
MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Finance Bill
After ten hours of debate Thursday, the Minnesota House passed an omnibus supplemental bill that includes agriculture, environment, job growth and state government finance bills. This bill includes $35 million for the Rural Finance Authority. There’s increased funding for mental…
USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule
USDA’s proposed biotech label rule is is designed to bring clarity to a very complex issue. The Russell Group president and partner Randy Russell says the most difficult challenge is with the refined ingredients. “If 92 percent of corn, 94…
Hoeven Pleased with Farm Bill Progress
On Thursday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a farm bill roundtable discussion with members of the Fargo-Moorhead/West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee and commodity group leadership. Hoeven said progress is being made on the farm bill. "The House…
Don’t Skimp on Phosphorus
North Dakota State University Soil Science Professor R. Jay Goos reminds wheat growers not to skimp on phosphorus. "The yield of spring wheat is provided by three types of stems: main stem, T1 tiller from the base of the first…
Plan Now for Next Year’s Weed Control
As farmers think about weed control, many are evaluating practices for the current season. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters wants farmers to be thinking about next year's weed control now. “The best way to get…
