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MCPR connecting peers through special interest groups
It’s about who you know, not what you know – at least to an extent.
To build a stronger industry and facilitate networking, the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is hosting special interest groups (SIG) during the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show.
“The real value of any of these ag conferences is the networking and so we’re trying to create some additional networking opportunities,” MCPR Executive Director Lee Helgen said.
The purpose of SIGs is to allow people to connect with colleagues from different agriculture retailers and share experiences. With four SIGs to select from – Women in Ag, Emerging Leaders, Sales Agronomists and Conservation Programs – there is an option for everyone. And MCPR is open to additional SIG topics; if you have topic suggestions, please contact Helgen at lee@mcpr-cca.org. Each SIG will be led by an experienced professional, who will facilitate conversation and connections.
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Scholarship applications due Nov. 1
The MCPR Board of Directors will award their annual scholarship at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12. Applicants must be Minnesota residents and entering their second, third, or fourth year of a four-year institution of higher learning or, the second year of a two-year institution of higher learning. Completed 2024 applications must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2024.
View the application here.
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Congress passes bill to avert a shutdown before the election, sending it to Biden
From NBC News
Congress overwhelmingly passed a funding bill Wednesday to avert a government shutdown next week after House Republicans removed a proposal demanded by Donald Trump that would require Americans nationwide to show proof of citizenship to register to vote.
The Senate voted 78-18 Wednesday evening, shortly after the House passed the same measure on a 341-82 vote, with all opposition in both chambers coming from Republicans.
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Vilsack: Reference price increase is pivotal in farm bill negotiations
From Successful Farming
If the four Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate and House Agriculture committees can agree on certain elements of the farm bill soon, Congress could vote on it after the Nov. 5 general election. Farm groups say an increase in reference prices is imperative because of high production costs. SNAP funding and climate mitigation are also areas of disagreement.
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Trump threatens to impose 200% tariffs on John Deere
From Farm Progress
Donald Trump is threatening to impose 200% tariffs on John Deere if it follows through with plans to move some manufacturing jobs to Mexico. His unexpected remarks came during a Monday campaign stop in Smithton, Pennsylvania.
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Warm and dry across Minnesota
From Brownfield
Warm conditions furthered harvest activity in Minnesota last week.
USDA’s latest weekly crop report says with more than six days suitable for fieldwork, the corn for grain harvest reached four percent and the corn silage harvest advanced to 63 percent. Soybeans are seven percent harvested, compared to 15 percent last year and the five-year average of 10 percent.
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Farmers make changes for the better
From Minnesota Department of Agriculture for The Farmer
As the saying goes, “If you don’t like Minnesota’s weather, wait five minutes. It’ll change.” The same could be said for farming. Science and technology have revolutionized agriculture over the past decade with high-powered drones, advanced genetics, mapping solutions and more.
Changes will likely continue at an even quicker pace. This isn’t a bad thing. And while we may wait around for better weather, we need to use the latest tools we have now to shape our farming operations and improve our state’s natural resources for decades to come.
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Delta sends off first flight from MSP using Minnesota-grown sustainable fuel
From Minnesota Star Tribune
The first batch of sustainable aviation fuel made from Minnesota- and North Dakota-grown crops arrived at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Tuesday, a landmark in efforts to reduce air emissions.
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Alternative fuels, improved technology present new opportunities for agriculture
From CropLife
At the 2024 Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) annual meeting in early September, a pair of speakers from the industry spoke to attendees about the many new opportunities that agriculture has today – and what many of these might mean for the future of the marketplace.
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Why is it taking so long to get the necessary guidance on the 45Z Tax Credit Program?
From AgWeb
45Z is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. While the 45Z credit has the potential to significantly boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, the current lack of detailed guidance is causing some uncertainty in the industry.
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See & Spray customers see 59% average herbicide savings in 2024
From CropLife
John Deere has announced its See & Spray technology saved farmers an estimated 8 million gallons of herbicide mix* on more than 1 million acres applied during the 2024 growing season, delivering both cost savings and improved sustainability. To put that into perspective, these savings are the equivalent of 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools over an area larger than the state of Rhode Island. The AI-powered weed-sensing technology demonstrated an average herbicide savings of 59% on corn, soybean and cotton fields across the U.S.
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Case IH adjusts to support farmers in tough economy
From FarmProgress
The Case IH exhibit buzzed with excitement at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Chief among new products on display were the AF9 and AF10 combines, forming a lineup of eight combine models for 2025.
Yet despite interest from farmers inspecting the equipment, company leaders know that not every farmer can purchase the newest combine, tractor or planter. The tumultuous drop in crop prices since ’23 has added a striking dose of reality for the next few year
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Watch for changes in the way you purchase fertilizer
From The Daily Scoop
As you’ve fine-tuned your operation, you’ve put a significant amount of time and research into learning the ropes of the commodity markets, taking advantage of options and futures to get the most for your crop.
What if you could do the same with your fertilizer needs? Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, says the fertilizer marketplace might be on the path to increasing accessibility to farmers and opening up the way you approach marketing.
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How sticky are fertilizer prices?
From Farm Futures
Fertilizer prices tend to ebb and flow throughout the year, as the delicate global balance between supply and demand tilts to favor one side and then the other.
For prices, that typically generates a “spring bounce” when farmers are actively buying, followed by a “summer slide,” when prices drop with less demand, according to Mark Milam, senior editor of fertilizers for Independent Commodity Intelligence Services, or ICIS.
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DTN retail fertilizer trends: Potash, 10-34-0, UAN32 lead major fertilizer prices lower
From Progressive Farmer
For the second week in a row, multiple retail fertilizer prices have substantial prices declines, according to prices tracked by DTN for the third week of September 2024.
Once again, seven of the eight major fertilizers were lower compared to last month. Three fertilizers had sizeable price declines. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
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September Rural Mainstreet Index falls to lowest level since 2020
From Brownfield
An ag economist says the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) fell in September to its lowest level since spring 2020.
The region’s overall reading was 37.5 in September, down from 40.9 in August. The index is a monthly survey of ag bankers in 10 states including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The index ranges from 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 that represents growth neutral.
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The Scoop Podcast: 3 things artificial intelligence will replace in agriculture in 3 years
From The Daily Scoop
What work in agriculture will be revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI)? Ryan Raguse, chief innovation officer and co-founder at Bushel, expects AI to bring further insights, replace repetitive tasks and more.
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Safety key for anhydrous handlers this fall
From TheFarmer
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers tips to farmers, fertilizer dealers and custom applicators to safely field apply NH3.
Although a lot needs to be done, safety should never be compromised, and that extends to the farmers and custom applicators who will be applying anhydrous ammonia after harvest. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly.
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