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EPA adds restrictions to dicamba labels in Iowa and Minnesota

The US EPA has made amendments to the labels for over-the-top use of dicamba in Iowa and Minnesota. For the 2022 season, Iowa farmers must follow a new application deadline of June 20th, ten days earlier than last year’s cut-off. In Minnesota, applications cannot be made on dicamba tolerant crops south of Interstate 94 after June 12th, while the cut-off date north of Interstate 94 remains June 30th. Applicators in […]

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A new tool in weed control

Starting clean and staying clean when it comes to weed control helps farmers improve yields and maximize their return on investment. In this Managing for Profit, Frank Rittemann with Bayer talks about TriVolt, an up-and-coming herbicide expected to launch for the 2023 growing season. ...

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Keeping safety top of mind during Canadian Ag Safety Week and beyond

The importance of safety on the farm can never be understated. These are vital conversations that need to be prioritized every day of the year. Whether you’re out on the roadways or working in the barn, it’s important to ensure that you, your family and your employees practice farm safety.

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Brownfield

USDA wants farmers, processors to apply for meat & food supply programs

A USDA official says two of their programs have received a lot of interest from processors and farmers looking to sell directly to customers. Wisconsin’s Rural Development Director Julie Lassa tells Brownfield the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program and the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program are part of President Biden’s efforts to create a more secure and diverse food supply chain. Lassa expects funding for the Meat and […]

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