EPA Approves New Wheat Herbicide

Published April 17, 2018

OpenSky herbicide has received federal registration for wheat and durum. This new weedkiller offers consistent control of grasses, like wild oats and cheatgrass; and broadleaf weeds, like kochia and wild buckwheat. The Dow AgroSciences product is available for the 2018…

Still Time to Plant Spring Wheat

Published April 17, 2018

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma says the recommendation for increasing plant populations does not start until May 1. “We’re not entering the timeline yet where we have to start increasing. By the time we get to…

Modernizing the Lock and Dam System

Published April 17, 2018

The unpredictable and sporadic funding given to the modernization of the U.S. lock and dam system is costing taxpayers more money. This study was conducted by Texas A&M University and commissioned by the Soy Transportation Coalition. The report says a…

Rural Forward Formed to Promote Democratic Candidates

Published April 17, 2018

A new organization has been formed to promote the Democratic message in rural areas ahead of the midterm elections. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota and former Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana…

Assistance Available for Ranchers Impacted by Weather

Published April 16, 2018

Cattle producers in the Northern Plains have lost calves with the winter weather continuing into the 2018 calving season. North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock systems specialist Karl Hoppe says producers may be eligible for losses through the Livestock…

Concerns with a Farm Bill Extension

Published April 16, 2018

The current farm bill expires September 30. If new legislation is not enacted, there is the option for a one-year extension of the current bill. However, with an extension, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson sees two main concerns. The…

DC Public Affairs Firm Adds Vetter

Published April 16, 2018

Former agriculture trade ambassador Darci Vetter has accepted a new job with a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. Vetter is Edelman’s vice chair for agriculture, food and trade and will manage the D.C. office. In 2017, Vetter was named…

Ag Safety Day Held in Crookston

Published April 13, 2018

Nearly 200 area 6th graders gathered in Crookston, Minnesota on Friday for the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. Students learned about a range of safety topics, including grain handling, first aid, PTOs and lawnmower safety. Safety Day Coordinator Carrie Bergquist said…

Trade Dispute and Farm Bill Causing Anxiety

Published April 13, 2018

The trade dispute with China could impact several commodities, including a proposed 25 percent tariff on all U.S. wheat exports. While China is a small market for wheat, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says keeping all international…

Chairman Conaway’s Farm Bill

Published April 13, 2018

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway released his version of the farm bill Thursday. Conaway says the farm bill won’t do away with the ARC program as an individual option, but ARC isn’t an annual election-it’s a five-year deal. “The…

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EPA Approves New Wheat Herbicide

Still Time to Plant Spring Wheat

Modernizing the Lock and Dam System

Rural Forward Formed to Promote Democratic Candidates

Assistance Available for Ranchers Impacted by Weather

Concerns with a Farm Bill Extension

DC Public Affairs Firm Adds Vetter

Ag Safety Day Held in Crookston

Trade Dispute and Farm Bill Causing Anxiety

Chairman Conaway’s Farm Bill

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