EPA determines neonicotinoids may ‘adversely affect’ listed species
EPA has released its final biological evaluations (BEs) for clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam, part of a group of insecticides known as neonicotinoids, and its responses to comments received on the draft BEs. These neonicotinoids are used on
Protect Cattle from Heat Stress
This feedlot steer is experiencing heat stress. (NDSU photo) FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Extension) – Extreme temperatures are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week, increasing the potential for heat stress in cattle, warns Karl
Deadline for N.D. Dicamba Applications Approaching
(NDAgConnection.com) – Dicamba applicators are reminded that June 30 is the federally mandated cutoff date for post emergent application of dicamba on soybeans. “With the weather events, wet conditions and delayed planting, we know that some crops
NDSU develops potato for McDonalds Fries
Fargo, N.D., June 17, 2022 – The most recent potato variety to join the list of approved McDonald’s potato varieties is the Dakota Russet, developed at North Dakota State University by Asunta Thompson, associate professor of plant science
June Rural Mainstreet Economic Index Falls Below Growth Neutral
(NDAgConnection.com) – The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell from May’s solid reading, sinking below growth neutral for the first time since September 2020, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of
Veterinarian Shares Tips for Managing Cattle Through Heat
(NDAgConnection.com) – A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in losses
Bill That Would Tap Ethanol to Lower Gas Prices Passes House
(NDAgConnection.com) – The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that would expand consumer access to higher biofuel blends that save consumers money at the pump and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The National Corn Growers Association supports two
Brazil Expecting Large Second-Corn Crop Despite Weather Concerns
(NAFB.com) – Brazil’s second corn crop, called the safrina crop, is predicted to produce 3.4 billion bushels during the 2021-2022 crop season. Farmdoc from the University of Illinois says that’s 45 percent higher than the 2.4 billion
Arkansas Signs Major Pact with Israel
(NAFB.com) – Israel, which has recently become a world leader in agricultural technology, signed a major economic pact with Arkansas. The two will share their research and technology, especially for agriculture, and that will broaden a trade
Eggs Costing $12 Per Dozen is “Unrealistic”
(NAFB.com) – There’s no question a highly-contagious bird flu outbreak is reducing the size of the U.S. chicken flock and driving up the cost of eggs nationwide. Some social media claims say USDA predicts eggs will be