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Extension Sought for MPP Enrollment
Published June 2, 2018
A coalition of 16 U.S. senators, including Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, is calling on USDA to extend the deadline to enroll in the updated Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers. This past Friday was the final day…WestBred Wheat Report
Published June 1, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring says farmers have options when it comes to yield and protein.Grains and Livestock End Mixed
Published June 1, 2018
Trade Retaliation and Weather lead to a mixed closeCrops Popping Up with Warm Weather
Published June 1, 2018
Dennis Renner, who farms near Mandan, North Dakota, is wrapping up his planting schedule. "Soon, we'll spray for broadleaves. Everything's growing fast with this warm weather." The corn is off to a good start and soybeans are being planted. "We…Dry Beans Off to a Good Start
Published June 1, 2018
Dry bean planting is nearing completion in the Grand Forks area. Thompsons USA Limited manager Jim Vrolyk is happy with the crop. "We had some nice heat, some nice moisture. If anything, it is a little bit on the dry…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.…