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U.S. Farmers Continue to Progress in Planting
Published May 14, 2018
U.S. farmers are taking advantage of decent weather to get the crop in the ground. USDA says fifty-eight percent of the spring wheat is planted-behind average, with 14 percent of the crop emerged. The winter wheat crop condition is rated…Harder Takes Aksarben Post
Published May 13, 2018
Minnesotan Greg Harder is the new Aksarben stock show director. Previously, Harder managed livestock programs for the Minnesota State Fair. This past year, Aksarben moved from Omaha to Grand Island. The September event attracts 4-H members from ten states to…TruFlex Canola Coming to Canada in ’19
Published May 12, 2018
Monsanto Canada plans to commercialize TruFlex canola with Roundup Ready technology in 2019. TruFlex canola is Monsanto's first new biotech trait in canola since Roundup Ready canola was introduced to Canadian growers in 1996.Corn and Soybeans Being Planted at Oakes, ND
Published May 11, 2018
Corn and soybeans going in the ground in south-central North Dakota. Scott German farms near Oakes and says it’s been of tale of two crops. Some farmers are getting close to the end of the planting season and others are…Check Pastures for Grazing Readiness
Published May 11, 2018
Western North Dakota pastures were hit hard last fall by drought and many are still recovering as the 2018 grazing season approaches. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says pastures are about two weeks behind the average pace.…WestBred Wheat Report
Published May 11, 2018
The WestBred Wheat Report is heard Fridays on the Red River Farm Network. This week, WestBred Technical Product Manager Grant Mehring discusses wheat emergence expectations.MFU Minute
Published May 11, 2018
Here's the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish updates listeners on progress being made in the Minnesota Legislative Session.Grains Close Lower, Livestock Mixed
Published May 11, 2018
The grain markets closed lower, while livestock markets ended the day mixed. U.S. Commodities Vice President Jason Roose explains the closing numbers.Manitoba Farmers Making Decent Planting Progress
Published May 11, 2018
Morris, Manitoba farmer Art Enns says area farmers have made good planting and seeding progress. “People started early. Conditions are a little bit dry. We have enough to get the seed established. We’ve had topsoil erosion in the high winds,…