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Joe Biden · RochesterAmerican farmers have planted more soybeans than corn only in two out of more than 100 years. The last time that happened was in 2018, when the soy area exceeded that of corn by a mere 500,000 acres. The biofuels push has already unleashed a race to build soybean processing plants.See the Story
Biden’s biofuel push risks dethroning corn as king of US crops
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterDue to the high cost of investment in farm machinery, an ever-increasing number of farm operators are hiring other farm operators to provide some or all of their machinery resources for their farm operation. This is especially true with new and younger farm operators, as well as with children that decide to start farming with their parents. In addition, some land investors are choosing to operate a farm themselves rather than cash renting the la…See the Story
Little change expected for farm custom rates for 2024
Rochester, Minnesota · Rochester2023 dry edible bean survey of diseases did not reveal any significant outbreaks. Dry bean diseases include rust, common bacterial blight, root rot, brown spot, halo blight and anthracnose. NDSU plant pathologists have been developing, testing and recommending to farmers strategies to manage diseases.See the Story
NDSU dry edible bean survey shows no significant disease outbreaks in 2023
Rochester, Minnesota · RochesterLast year, I grew okra as a mystery vegetable in my school garden program. The idea was to introduce young gardeners to a new vegetable and get them to try it. The gardeners did have a hard time guessing the name of the plant.I was worried the pods would not be picked, and that the pods would get old and be left on the plant. That was not the case. The young gardeners kept the pods harvested, and I didn’t even get a chance to try the okra!The ok…See the Story
Planting an unknown seed is full of surprises
University of Minnesota · RochesterPaulo Pagliari and other researchers at the University of Minnesota are trying to see if a bacteria can be used to reduce the amount of nitrogen needed to grow crops.Reducing nitrogen is important to Minnesota growers both because of the rising costs of fertilizer as well as rising concerns about how much nitrogen makes it to the water supply, Pagliari told the crowd at Bean Day 2024. Pagliaria, an associate professor at University of Minnesota …See the Story
Bacterial inoculation shows promise toward reducing nitrogen fertilizer rates in dry edible beans
Dickinson, North Dakota · DickinsonKent Pfaff sentenced to time served, three years of probation and restitution of $379,317. Pfaff pleaded guilty in December to making a false statement to influence the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As part of plea agreement, Pfaff agreed to be excluded from USDA farm programs for five years.See the Story
North Dakota farmer gets no jail time in crop insurance fraud case
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South Dakota · South DakotaThe South Dakota State University sheep unit hosted its open house on March 16. The event gave visitors the opportunity to learn more about the research, education and extension happening at the unit. South Dakota ranked sixth nationally for sheep and wool production. The unit houses around 200 ewes, with half the flock being Polypay and half being Hampshire.See the Story
SDSU sheep unit continues research on 200 ewes
Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsAlicia Elmamouni has been growing microgreens in her house for the past year. Microgreens are immature plants of edible seedlings, like vegetable or herb. The little sprouts are also packed with nutrients. The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association and the Dakota Fresh Food Hub hosted an event.See the Story