96th Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention This Week
(MINOT) — North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members will be setting the organization’s direction, celebrating achievements, learning from industry experts and selecting new leaders during its 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show, “Think Big, Achieve More,” Sept.
Red Day for Grains
It was a red day across the grain markets, even as reports off the combine show disease pressure remains limited and yields are holding up well. On the livestock side, feeder cattle hit limit up, giving the
Migrant Farmworkers Sue Seed Corn Company Over Wages and Housing
Seven migrant farmworkers from Texas claim they were recruited to work in Iowa, where they were paid illegally low wages and forced to live in substandard housing, says Iowa Capital Dispatch. The workers are suing Remington Seeds,
New Species Maps Aim to Reduce Unnecessary Pesticide Limits
From NCGA & Nicole Hasheider: Corn growers will soon benefit from more accurate species data that helps guide EPA’s new pesticide strategies. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is working with experts to submit new “core maps” to the EPA
Evaporating Profits: How Much Yield is Needed to Cover Drying Costs?
When it comes to corn harvest, two factors matter most: yield and moisture. Often, there’s a trade-off; longer maturity hybrids may deliver more bushels but are typically wetter at harvest. The question then becomes: Is the extra yield enough to pay for additional drying? On average, it takes
Mexico Confirms Case of New World Screwworm in Nuevo Leon
(Washington, D.C.) – Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles