June 2018 | the North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine

VOLUME 7 • ISSUE 3 JUNE 2018 Seeds and agronomy. They’re the one-two punch for improving performance in any field. ASK AN That’s why farmers in the southeast part of North Dakota and the northwest part of Minnesota count on DEKALB® Asgrow® Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson to stay out in AGRONOMIST front. He’s been working in the region for 11 years and is a great source of local knowledge. Here he addresses some of the year’s most pressing questions about protecting soybeans.

selection is a key component in disease prevention. We know that some products AFTER PLANTING, OUR have a greater tolerance and protection from FIRST CONCERN IS phytophthora than others. This information is in the seed guide showing both PRR field “ STAND ESTABLISHMENT, tolerance and major genes present for AS SEED ROTS WILL phytophthora protection.

DECREASE OUR Field preparation and drainage are also very EFFECTIVE STAND. important in disease prevention. Prolonged

soil wetness and compaction will both increase

THESE WILL CAUSE disease incidence. Making sure your fields are fit for planting and planting into good MISSING SEEDLINGS “ IN THE ROW AND soil conditions are very important in terms of setting up for high yields in the fall as well. ERIC NELSON GENERALLY POOR DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist EMERGENCE. All too often we don’t find that we have a West Fargo, North Dakota seedling disease problem until we are out of good options for protection. Where we WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR FARMERS TO for seed rot include Pythium, Phytophthora can decrease our abiotic stress with good TREAT THEIR SOYBEAN SEED? and Phomopsis. preparation, add product selection for genetic tolerance and seed treatments for protection, The short answer is that you should always After our beans are emerged and growing, we can set up our stands for good early season treat your seed. The key soybean diseases we become more concerned with damping-off growth and yield potential in the fall. that treatments protect against thrive in diseases. This keeps Pythium, Phytophthora slightly different environments. Pythium is and Rhizoctonia in mind, plus Fusarium to more prevalent in cool, wet, poorly drained a lesser extent. It is always frustrating to and compacted soils. Phytophthora thrives have a good stand of soybeans emerge, only in warm and wet soils. Rhizoctonia is to watch stands go backwards as plants die. most prevalent in warm and moist, but not Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions contain saturated soil conditions. As temperatures three fungicides for overlapping control of the increase throughout the spring, disease key soybean seedling diseases. These include FIND MORE AGRONOMIC UPDATES AND pressure doesn’t go away, but the disease Pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl for Pythium; TIPS AT ASGROW.COM/AGRONOMY spectrum changes. It is an easy knee-jerk Pyraclostrobin and fluxapyroxad for rhizoctonia reaction to skip the treatment as temps and fusarium; and metalaxyl, which provides warm, but that isn’t always well advised. excellent control of phytophthora. Multiple Performance may vary, from location to location and from modes of action with overlapping control makes year to year, as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple WHAT ARE THE MAIN SOYBEAN SEEDLING Acceleron Seed Applied Solutions an excellent locations and years whenever possible and should consider DISEASES TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT? choice for protecting emerging soybeans. the impacts of these conditions on the grower’s elds. FOR SOYBEANS, EACH ACCELERON® SEED APPLIED SOLUTIONS OFFERING is a combination of separate individually registered There are a couple components to answer OUTSIDE OF SEED TREATMENTS, HOW CAN products containing the active ingredients: BASIC Offering: metalaxyl, uxapyroxad, and pyraclostrobin. STANDARD Offering: this question. After planting, our first FARMERS PROTECT THEIR SOYBEANS? metalaxyl, uxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, and imidacloprid. concern is stand establishment, as seed Always read and follow IRM, where applicable, grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. rots will decrease our effective stand. These While seed treatments protect our young plants Acceleron®, Asgrow and the A Design®, Asgrow®, DEKALB and will cause missing seedlings in the row and and seeds from key diseases, there are other Design® and DEKALB® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their generally poor emergence. Common pathogens ways to help keep the stand healthy. Product respective owners. ©2018 Monsanto Company All Rights Reserved. Seeds and agronomy. They’re the one-two punch for improving performance in any field. ASK AN That’s why farmers in the southeast part of North Dakota and the northwest part of Minnesota count on DEKALB® Asgrow® Technical Agronomist Eric Nelson to stay out in Contents front. He’s been working in the region for 11 years and is a great source of local knowledge. AGRONOMIST 6 22 Here he addresses some of the year’s most pressing questions about protecting soybeans. Standing Tall North Dakota Livestock Alliance NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION Joins Celebration of Fairview PRESIDENT 8 North Dakota Soybean Council Hires Colony’s New Swine Finishing Barns Joe Ericson, Wimbledon | At-Large | [email protected] Stephanie Sinner as Executive Director VICE PRESIDENT 23 Putting the Numbers to White-Mold Ryan Pederson, Rolette | D7 | [email protected] 9 Palmer Amaranth: The #1 Weed selection is a key component in disease Development SECRETARY Problem in the Country is not in prevention. We know that some products Greg Gussiaas, Carrington | D5 | [email protected] North Dakota. Yet. 24 Dishing Up Dialogue AFTER PLANTING, OUR have a greater tolerance and protection from TREASURER 10 25 phytophthora than others. This information North Dakota Soybean Council Stroke Has No Age Limit FIRST CONCERN IS Eric Broten, Dazey | D4 | [email protected] Re-Elects Executive Officers is in the seed guide showing both PRR field 26 The Warm Days of Summer “ STAND ESTABLISHMENT, DIRECTORS tolerance and major genes present for Kasey Bitz, LaMoure | D2 | [email protected] 11 New Directors Join The North Dakota 27 Polly’s Kitchen phytophthora protection. Spencer Endrud, Buxton | D3 | [email protected] Soybean Council AS SEED ROTS WILL , Northwood | D6 | [email protected] Sam Landman 28 Dicamba’s Second Season Mike Appert, Hazelton | D8 | [email protected] 12 North Dakota Soybean Farmer DECREASE OUR Field preparation and drainage are also very Matt Swenson, Kindred | At-Large | [email protected] Logan Ferry, Manvel | DuPont Young Leader | [email protected] Talks About the Importance of Bio- 30 The Other Data

EFFECTIVE STAND. important in disease prevention. Prolonged technology During a China Mission soil wetness and compaction will both increase AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS

THESE WILL CAUSE Josh Gackle, Kulm | [email protected] 13 disease incidence. Making sure your fields Monte Peterson, Valley City | [email protected] Farewell and Best Wishes to are fit for planting and planting into good Intern Lauren MISSING SEEDLINGS “ IN THE ROW AND soil conditions are very important in terms of NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL 14 North Dakota Soybean Grower setting up for high yields in the fall as well. CHAIRMAN Participates in 2018 U.S. Soybean ERIC NELSON GENERALLY POOR Joe Morken, Casselton | D4 | [email protected] and Oil Marketing Training Camp epartments VICE CHAIRMAN D DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist All too often we don’t find that we have a in Taiwan EMERGENCE. Troy Uglem, Northwood | D7 | [email protected] West Fargo, North Dakota seedling disease problem until we are out 4 Legislative Report SECRETARY 15 North Dakota Soybean Grower of good options for protection. Where we Matt Gast, Valley City | D5 | [email protected] Participates in Second Annual 5 North Dakota Soybean Growers can decrease our abiotic stress with good WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR FARMERS TO for seed rot include Pythium, Phytophthora TREASURER U.S.-Japan Natto Summit Association President Letter preparation, add product selection for genetic TREAT THEIR SOYBEAN SEED? and Phomopsis. Austin Langley, Warwick | D9 | [email protected] 8 North Dakota Soybean tolerance and seed treatments for protection, 16 Cover Story DIRECTORS The Scout Squad Council Report The short answer is that you should always After our beans are emerged and growing, we can set up our stands for good early season Mike Langseth, Barney | D1 | [email protected] growth and yield potential in the fall. Dan Spiekermeier, Sheldon | D2 | [email protected] 18 32 Getting to Know the Grower treat your seed. The key soybean diseases we become more concerned with damping-off Mike Schlosser, Edgeley | D3 | [email protected] Keeping Up with the Data that treatments protect against thrive in diseases. This keeps Pythium, Phytophthora Levi Taylor, Ypsilanti | D6 | [email protected] 34 Bean Briefs Perry Ostmo, Sharon | D8 | [email protected] 20 Growing Demand for North slightly different environments. Pythium is and Rhizoctonia in mind, plus Fusarium to Mike Muhs, Langdon | D10 | [email protected] Dakota Soybeans more prevalent in cool, wet, poorly drained a lesser extent. It is always frustrating to Chris Brossart, Wolford | D11 | [email protected] Daniel Mock, Braddock | D12 | [email protected] and compacted soils. Phytophthora thrives have a good stand of soybeans emerge, only in warm and wet soils. Rhizoctonia is to watch stands go backwards as plants die. most prevalent in warm and moist, but not Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions contain UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD DIRECTORS Jared Hagert, Emerado | [email protected] saturated soil conditions. As temperatures three fungicides for overlapping control of the Jay Myers, Colfax | [email protected] increase throughout the spring, disease key soybean seedling diseases. These include FIND MORE AGRONOMIC UPDATES AND Darren Kadlec, Pisek | [email protected] On the cover pressure doesn’t go away, but the disease Pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl for Pythium; TIPS AT ASGROW.COM/AGRONOMY North Dakota farmers braved a seemingly endless spectrum changes. It is an easy knee-jerk Pyraclostrobin and fluxapyroxad for rhizoctonia STAFF CREDITS winter that delayed planting in many areas. PUBLISHER/EDITOR Despite a challenging start to the growing season, reaction to skip the treatment as temps and fusarium; and metalaxyl, which provides Nancy Johnson, NDSGA Executive Director warm, but that isn’t always well advised. excellent control of phytophthora. Multiple Performance may vary, from location to location and from [email protected] | (701) 640-5215 the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates modes of action with overlapping control makes year to year, as local growing, soil and weather conditions North Dakota farmers will plant over 7.1 million may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple STAFF WRITER WHAT ARE THE MAIN SOYBEAN SEEDLING Acceleron Seed Applied Solutions an excellent locations and years whenever possible and should consider Suzanne Wolf, NDSC Communications Director acres of soybeans in 2018, the fourth highest in [email protected] | (701) 566-9300 DISEASES TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT? choice for protecting emerging soybeans. the impacts of these conditions on the grower’s elds. the nation. FOR SOYBEANS, EACH ACCELERON® SEED APPLIED SOLUTIONS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS OFFERING is a combination of separate individually registered Daniel Lemke products containing the active ingredients: BASIC Offering: —Photo by Wanbaugh Studios There are a couple components to answer OUTSIDE OF SEED TREATMENTS, HOW CAN Stephanie Sinner metalaxyl, uxapyroxad, and pyraclostrobin. STANDARD Offering: this question. After planting, our first FARMERS PROTECT THEIR SOYBEANS? metalaxyl, uxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, and imidacloprid. Lauren Hopke concern is stand establishment, as seed Always read and follow IRM, where applicable, grain marketing CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Wanbaugh Studios rots will decrease our effective stand. These While seed treatments protect our young plants Acceleron®, Asgrow and the A Design®, Asgrow®, DEKALB and The North Dakota Soybean Grower is published six times a year by the North Dakota Soybean Growers will cause missing seedlings in the row and and seeds from key diseases, there are other Design® and DEKALB® are registered trademarks of Monsanto NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL Association, 4852 Rocking Horse Circle South, Fargo, ND 58104. Website: www.ndsoygrowers.com. Technology LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their 4852 Rocking Horse Circle South, Fargo, ND 58104 generally poor emergence. Common pathogens ways to help keep the stand healthy. 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June 2018 | The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine 3 ND Legislative Interim Update NDSGA Tracks Committee Activity Since the last issue of the North Dakota Soybean on the interim Natural Resources meeting about Grower, the Agriculture Interim Committee met Public Service Commission (PSC) siting changes. once. The committee discussed the study of the There is a new state law that gives the PSC greater State Soil Conservation Committee and the upshot weight over local governments when it comes to sit- was that the committee’s new leadership, as well as ing, and wind farms got the most attention. There the legislative look into its structure and opera- have been few sitings under the new law, and the tion, is helping to revitalize the Soil Conservation jury is still out as to the law’s efficacy. The North- Veteran lawmaker and educator Phil Committee’s activities. It appears that a pending west Landowners Association had several concerns Murphy is the NDSGA liaison between bill draft will allow further committee-member that are outlined in Blog #53. legislators and farmers. training, which had been forbidden by statute. North Dakota Soybean Growers Legislative Di- The Agriculture Committee also studied the de- rector Scott Rising has been following the Initiated landowners and water districts with implementing sirability and feasibility of a wetland bank for miti- and Referred Study Commission where many is- flood-damage reduction practices. The NRCS does gation purposes. After hearing from the agriculture sues, such as the financial effects of reporting or not almost no work without local partnerships, and the commissioner about that department’s program reporting, filing deadlines before general elections, NRCS partnership with the RRRA is one of seven and the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s out-of-state contributions, etc., are being discussed. projects that the NRCS has in North Dakota. The state conservationist, as well as reviewing what If interested, go to the North Dakota Legislature RRRA has two years left to spend the $50 million South Dakota is doing, the committee appears to site; look under 65th Interim; go down the list of allocated under the 2014 Farm Bill and, to date, has be willing to shelve any further development for committees; and then, click on it, and the minutes spent $15 million of the money. Souris River Basin the coming session. There is plenty of demand to should be there. stakeholders agreed that they could benefit from buy credits, but very few people with qualifying Rising covered another interim committee, Wa- the $50 million. The NRCS has met with members wetlands are willing to sell. ter Topics, which received a report from the Red of the Minot community and will meet with agri- The ealthH Department was there to update its River Retention Authority (RRRA). One RRRA culture producers in that area soon. nutrient-management plan. The department is still goal is a 20-percent flow reduction for the Red Riv- With road and bridge funds lagging behind the taking input from stakeholders. er, and Minnesota is on board with that goal. The need, the NDSGA leadership asked for and was The tudys about grain testing for vomitoxin, RRRA’s primary goal is to solve local problems, and granted a meeting with the new director of the falling numbers and protein appears to have ended the 20-percent flow reduction is a secondary, long- North Dakota Department of Transportation, Tom with the committee members not willing to change term goal. The 20-percent flow reduction was not Soral. He asked for input and listened to concerns. North Dakota law because the action could create a a viable alternative to the diversion plan because it Most recently, NDSGA staff leadership met regulatory island for the state, which is not helpful did not provide enough protection for Fargo. The with Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute when we are selling to markets outside our borders. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) (UGPTI) staff members to ascertain the effect of If you would like a more-detailed explanation provided the Red River Retention Authority with various proposals that the UGPTI presented at the of these events, please go to the North Dakota $12 million through the Regional Conservation Department of Transportation Symposium would Soybean Growers Association’s (NDSGA) website Partnership Program to implement watershed-pro- have on North Dakota agriculture and soybean (www.ndsoygrowers.com), and click on the Blog. tection projects in the Red River Basin. The NRCS producers specifically. Those findings and potential Blog #54 addresses that Agriculture Committee also allocated $50 million to the Red River Reten- proposals are currently being developed. meeting while Blog #53 goes into greater detail tion Authority under the 2014 Farm Bill to assist —Story by Phil Murphy

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was in North Dakota during March. Then-NDSGA President Craig Olson, far left, was among the individuals providing input about farmer concerns during the roundtable held at NDSU.

4 The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine | June 2018 President’s Letter

ntroducing the new president of the North IDakota Soybean Growers Association Greetings. not many people get to see. Because I wasn’t raised I hope that everyone’s wheels are finally in a farming family, it really opened my eyes and turning this spring after a delayed and often- made me want to continue as an at-large director challenging spring. on the NDSGA board, working to help North I would like to take this opportunity to intro- Dakota soybean farmers. Being a member of our duce myself. My name is Joe Ericson, and I am your organization keeps you up to date on agricultural new North Dakota Soybean Growers Association policy and issues at both the state and national Joe Ericson (NDSGA) president. Allow me to tell you a little levels, including topics such as the upcoming farm President North Dakota about myself. bill, crop insurance, water-management issues and Soybean Growers Association I moved to the farm from Fargo in 2009. I farm infrastructure funding. Email: by Wimbledon, North Dakota, with my father- I would also like to thank Craig Olson for his [email protected] in-law and brother-in-law. We raise soybeans, corn time on the board and for his leadership in the soy- Website: and wheat. My wife, Rachael, and I have three bean industry. I have big shoes to fill, but I will try ndsoygrowers.com wonderful children: Jack, Josie and Lucy. my best. My phone is always on, so don’t be afraid I started on the NDSGA board in 2014 as the to give me a call to talk about your issues, to vent, state’s DuPont Young Leader. That class taught or to chat about anything on your mind. me a lot about the policy side of agriculture that Have a safe and productive planting season.

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June 2018 | The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine 5 Standing Tall

A simple sign on the wall at Peterson Farms Seed encapsulates the company’s guiding principles.

the importance of genetics, traits, that give them and their customers marketing, sales and distribution. access to the most up-to-date seed “Maybe it’s a blessing to be stu- technology, including the Liberty- pid,” Carl Peterson quips. “We didn’t Link, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend and have a frame of reference of how it Enlist varieties. First and foremost, was supposed to be done. That led Carl and Julie Peterson say that the to some mistakes, but it also allowed company works hard to maintain its us to learn some things that actually farm focus. work very well.” “As farmers, we come at it with Farmers First a different approach than the large multi-national seed companies be- Although the Petersons may have cause our loyalties are different,” Carl had to learn some things the hard Peterson contends. “We don’t have way, they’ve grown the business to to meet quarterly earnings. We only include soybean and seed-corn dis- answer to our customers. Julie and tribution throughout North Dakota, I own the company, so we do what he acrylic sign attached to the South Dakota and Minnesota. They we feel is right, not because it’s what have more than 55 employees and investors want.” Twall in the Peterson Farms Seed around 100 contract growers across “I think it resonates with farmers headquarters near Harwood, North by the farm crisis. the upper Midwest who are growing that we’re independent and we’re Dakota, says it all: “We will sell no “We started farming during the their commercial seed production. farmers, too,” Julie Peterson adds. seed we wouldn’t be happy to plant second-worst time of the last 100 Peterson Farms Seed also has “We’re always looking to do what’s on our own farm.” years,” Carl Peterson says. “Our farm genetic technology and trait licenses right over the long term.” “That’s our guiding principal; value dropped by 50 percent. It with multi-billion-dollar companies that’s the bar,” says Julie Peterson, took us 10 years to get back to zero who along with her husband, net worth.” Carl, owns and operates the The etersonsP survived the farm family business. crisis but faced another challenge Peterson Farms Seed has grown when scab devastated wheat growers from a family farm to the region’s in the Dakotas and Minnesota a largest independent corn and decade later. Carl and Julie took the soybean seed company, even though leap and invested in seed-cleaning starting a seed company wasn’t equipment. They spent the entire necessarily their original intent. winter cleaning wheat for themselves The couple met while students at and their neighbors. That experience Iowa State University. They married and their equipment investment in 1981, packed up their 1977 AMC prompted the Petersons to go into Gremlin and headed back to Carl’s the seed business in 1995. parents’ farm near Prosper, North They soon realized that there Dakota, where they had purchased was a lot more to operating a seed 300 acres of farmland. The newly- business than simply cleaning seed. The Petersons are active advocates for agriculture, including host- wed farmers were promptly greeted The Petersons quickly learned about ing Banquet in a Field through CommonGround North Dakota.

6 The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine | June 2018 A computer system coordinates the rigorous process of cleaning Carl Peterson says soybean seed quality makes a difference. and processing soybean seeds.

Quality Focus Leadership Opportunity the class with them. Julie Peterson so says. “Provide a legacy to the Carl Peterson opened the heavy Thirty years ago, before Peterson appreciates the ASA DuPont Young next generation.” metal door leading to the company’s Farms Seeds was even formed, Carl Leader program that she tries to The etersonsP are also willing to high-tech soybean-processing facil- and Julie participated in the Amer- contact the newly chosen partici- use their visibility to speak on behalf ity. When the Petersons expanded ican Soybean Association (ASA) pants each year, encouraging them of farmers and modern agriculture. their facility in 2012, they added DuPont Young Leader Program as to embrace the opportunity to learn They’ve hosted Banquet in a Field state-of-the-art equipment that North Dakota’s representatives. The and grow. The program also served with CommonGround North Dako- helps separate soybean seed to make program provided valuable connec- as a springboard for Carl Peterson, ta, and Carl and Julie Peterson are sure that only the best beans make tions to other farmers from across who served on the North Dakota asked to speak about the company the grade. The three-phase process the country, some of whom were Soybean Growers Association board and modern agriculture at multiple includes optical scanning equipment involved in the seed industry. of directors in the 1990s. events every year. Their visibility that can evaluate 50,000 seeds per “We made friends with other “We really appreciate what the gives them a platform that others second and can direct sub-par beans farmers in the seed business and we soybean association is all about,” may not have, and they use it to outside the seed stream. got some good advice about starting Julie Peterson adds. voice support for necessary tools, “It goes back to the standard of our company,” Julie Peterson says. More Than a Slogan such as fertilizer and biotechnology. “We all have a function in society, ‘what would you want to plant?’ I “We both appreciated the opportu- Peterson Farms Seed’s printed and we do our best work for society believe seed quality is underrated by nity to be on other people’s farms literature and even its radio com- when we are able to do our best farmers,” Peterson says. “Knowing and to get to know farmers from mercials contain a familiar tagline: in our chosen profession. Farmers the difference in performance of other states. Many of the farmers in “stand tall.” Both Julie and Carl get to feed people, and we can’t do low-quality seed versus high-quality our class went on to be state and na- Peterson acknowledge that it’s more the best job of feeding people of seed is equal to what you see from tional soybean association leaders.” than just a marketing slogan. all income levels around the world different genetic qualities.” The eterson’sP stay in contact with “Be proud of who you are, and if we’re hamstrung with a lot of Julie Peterson says that Peterson a number of the farmers who were in do the right thing,” Julie Peterson Farms Seed has a fairly narrow misconceptions and anti-science lineup of both soybean varieties and crusaders,” Carl Peterson says. corn hybrids because of strict quality Owning a recognized seed brand standards. She says that the company provides opportunities, but because takes a lot of effort to select and to their name is on the bag, the Peter- grow varieties and hybrids that sons have learned that they have to work best in the geographies where be true to themselves. it sells seed. The efforts include “Who we are is more import- evaluating more than 40,000 ant than how much we sell,” Carl replicated tests in 2017. Peterson says. “We, maybe, could “We put a lot of effort into have done some things differently selection. We’re looking at seed for and had a bigger business, but that’s several years sometimes before they not the path we wanted to take. are ready for commercialization,” Sometimes, decisions you make can Julie Peterson says. “We have to like be painful in the short term, but in the seed we’re producing because the long run, they turn out.” we’re going to end up planting it on Carl Peterson highlights equipment that can evaluate —Story by Daniel Lemke, photos by our farm.” 50,000 soybean seeds per second. Daniel Lemke and Betsy Armour

June 2018 | The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine 7 Funded by the North Dakota soybean checkoff

® Dear Fellow North Dakota Soybean Producers, We are becoming a strong custom- establish the biodiesel industry, and storage tank. You want to capture er base for biodiesel, and spring and we have benefited from its growth. any contaminants with a dispenser summer are the perfect time to begin The demand for biodiesel increases filter in order to keep them from using B20 (20 percent biodiesel, 80 the demand for, and the value of, U.S. getting into the vehicle tanks. A percent petroleum diesel). Biodiesel soybean oil by 11 cents per pound, 30-micron size is sufficient. provides an opportunity to create adding 63 cents of value to every • I f you have a dispenser filter, a demand for the crops we grow bushel of soybeans. Biodiesel also change it before every planting Joe Morken through on-farm use. Our com- works for the U.S. soybean indus- season and again before every Chairman North Dakota mitment to biodiesel is reflected in try’s number-one customer–animal harvest. Make this step part of Soybean Council our $25 million investment in the agriculture–by lowering the price of your routine. Email: product with checkoff dollars. soybean meal by $21 per ton. • C heck the vehicle’s fuel filters, [email protected] As farmers, we recognize that Routine maintenance is key to changing them if necessary. Follow Website: biodiesel is a high-quality product to avoid fuel-related problems. Take the OEM specifications. www.ndsoybean.org use for our farm equipment. Even low a few moments to run through the • C heck vehicle fuel caps to make blends of biodiesel, such as B2 and following checklist: sure that they are secured tightly. Work closely with your fuel B5, offer exceptional lubricity, thus • C heck for water and sediment in • I f you have a water separator, distributor to ensure that you are slowing engine wear and tear. Plus, it the tanks PRIOR to fuel delivery monitor and drain it if it receiving a quality product and to is a cleaner-burning fuel that is friend- by looking at a sample from the contains water. minimize potential fuel problems. lier to the user and the environment. tank’s bottom. Remove any free • F ill your vehicle and storage tanks If you are using biodiesel, ask your I encourage you to ask your local water so that it doesn’t get stirred with fuel when the planting season supplier if the fuel meets ASTM fuel distributor to carry biodiesel. Pe- into your fresh fuel. ends. If you keep the fuel tanks specifications. If you have any fuel-re- troleum distributors are increasingly • C heck all hoses, caps, gaskets a full, it reduces the amount of air lated questions or need help trou- making it available to their customers nd vents for leaks. Make sure in the tank. Air is the main source bleshooting a fuel-related problem, as they realize that there is demand that everything is in proper for water in fuel tanks, and it can contact the Regional Diesel Helpline for the product. working order. also lead to oxidation and the at 800-929-3437. U.S. soybean farmers helped to • I nstall a dispenser filter on the degradation of fuel.

orth Dakota Soybean Council Hires NStephanie Sinner as Executive Director The farmer-leaders of the North late her in her new role.” College in Durango, Colorado. Prior Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) Sinner has been with the NDSC to joining the North Dakota Soybean have named Stephanie Sinner as since 2013. She was the director of Council, Sinner worked for the their Executive Director, effective market development and, most re- North Dakota Department of Agri- March 12, 2018. cently, served as the interim executive culture as a policy analyst and then as “The North Dakota Soybean director since December 1, 2017. She the international marketing specialist. Council is proud of the outstanding has more than 12 years of market-de- “I am looking forward to being work in the areas of research, market velopment experience promoting part of the continued success and development and education bene- North Dakota agriculture both growth of the soybean industry in the fiting soybean producers of North domestically and internationally. state and overseas while supporting Dakota,” says NDSC Chairman Joe A native of Colorado, Sinner the vision of the board and the state’s Stephanie Sinner Morken. “Our board of directors has a Master of Science in Interna- soybean producers,” says Stephanie dent-elect of the Fargo PM Rotary are pleased with our decision to hire tional Studies, with an emphasis in Sinner. “It is an honor to continue my Club and is involved with commu- Stephanie Sinner as our new International Agriculture Trade and work in the North Dakota agricul- nity service projects in the area. She executive director to continue to Development, from Oklahoma State tural industry and to be a part of lives in Fargo with her husband Scott. enhance NDSC’s efforts. I look University. She holds a bachelor’s the great work of the North Dakota forward to working with her, and the degree in Spanish and an Associate of Soybean Council.” —Story by staff, photo by board and I would like to congratu- Arts in Agriculture from Fort Lewis Sinner is currently the presi- Scherling Photography

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® Palmer Amaranth: The #1 Weed Problem in the Country is not in North Dakota. Joe Morken Yet. Chairman North Dakota Soybean Council Email: [email protected] ny mention of “Palmer amaranth” is likely to bring a Website: shudder from farmers who have been forced to deal www.ndsoybean.org A with it. Palmer amaranth is a type of years, but this devastating weed keeps Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. North explained that farmers have a very pigweed that has been common in creeping further and further north. Dakota farmers need to establish a small window of opportunity to the southern United States for several It has now been identified in South zero tolerance for this weed. spray Palmer plants when they’re a “Palmer amaranth’s prolonged manageable size. emergence period, rapid growth “You might have plants that are rate, prolific seed production, and 2 or 3 inches tall, but then it rains and propensity to evolve herbicide the next chance you get to spray, the resistance quickly makes this the plants are beyond control,” Steckel ex- most pernicious, noxious, and serious plains. “In a matter of days, it’s easy to weed threat that North Dakota go from having a chance to kill them farmers have ever faced,” says Dr. Rich to having to till a field and replant.” Zollinger, retired North Dakota Steckel also shared other facts State University (NDSU) extension about Palmer amaranth, including: weed scientist. • I t loves hot weather. Palmer plants Palmer amaranth is a competitive have a taproot that can reach at and aggressive pigweed species that least 5 feet deep, giving it poses a major threat to North Dakota outstanding drought tolerance and crop production. Here’s why. making it very comfortable in hot • Gr ows aggressively: Can grow weather. “Actually, this year has 2 to 3 inches per day in optimum been kind of hard on it,” Steckel conditions says of the mild temperatures that • Can grow to 6-8 feet tall much of the soybean-producing • H as reduced yield up to 91 percent region of the country has in corn and 79 percent in soybean experienced this summer. • P rolific seed producer: Up to • I t looks like waterhemp. In 1 million seeds per plant young plants, it’s hard to tell the • E merges throughout the difference between Palmer plants growing season and waterhemp. The best way is • V ery prone to herbicide resistance to look for a single hair growing (multiple modes of action) out of the end of the Palmer leaf, which waterhemp almost never “It’s the only weed I’ve seen that has. However, later on, it’s easy to can drive a farmer out of business,” see the difference in mature says Dr. Bill Johnson, Purdue Univer- plants. “If you measure the seed sity Extension Weed Specialist. head infeet, it’s Palmer; if you University of Tennessee Row Crop Stutsman County Extension agent Alicia Harstad with a Palmer Amaranth plant. Weed Specialist Dr. Larry Steckel —Continued on page 10

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From left to right: Secretary Matt Gast, Valley City; Vice Chairman Troy Uglem, Northwood; Chairman Joe Morken, Casselton; and Treasurer Austin Langley, Warwick. soybeans, corn, wheat, dry peas, black turtle beans and spearmint. Matt Gast of Valley City, North Dakota, was re-elected as secretary. North Dakota Soybean Council Along with his brother-in-law and father-in-law, Gast raises soybeans and corn on his family farm. Re-Elects Executive Officers Warwick, North Dakota, soybean producer Austin Langley was re-elect- xecutive-board officers were elected during the North ed as treasurer. Langley represents soybean farmers in Eddy, Foster and EDakota Soybean Council’s (NDSC) board meeting Wells Counties. He grows soybeans, edible beans, wheat, barley, alfalfa and on March 28, 2018. Joe Morken of his parents and wife, Morken raises Troy Uglem was re-elected as vice corn along with his father and uncles Casselton was re-elected as chairman soybeans, small grains and sugarbeets chairman. He represents soybean on their no-till farm. His family also of the board. He serves soybean on their third-generation farm. farmers in Grand Forks and Traill runs a cow/calf operation. farmers in Cass County. Along with Northwood soybean producer Counties. Uglem and his wife grow —Story and photo by staff

—Continued from page 9 crops are drying down. Farmers protusion at the leaf tip. but it has not yet been found in might need to keep spraying to North Dakota. Please help keep it measure it in inches, it’s waterhemp,” Reporting keep a field harvestable and seed out by watching for it and reporting Steckel says. If you think you have found out of the seed bank. any sightings. • Y earlong germination. Palmer Palmer amaranth, contact your local amaranth can geminate from Identification NDSU Extension agent. Again, —Story courtesy of NDSU March through October, so new Palmer amaranth seedlings have Palmer amaranth has been found as and United Soybean Board, plants are still coming up while egg-shaped leaves with a hair-like near as Minnesota and South Dakota, photos courtesy of NDSU

Palmer amaranth can be distinguished from waterhemp by its Another distinguishing feature of Palmer amaranth is the small petiole length. The length of the petiole will be as long or longer spike sometimes found at the tips of the leaves. that the leaf.

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® New Directors Join The North Dakota Soybean Council n April, two new directors were elected to the North forward to seeing the valuable Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC), and two directors contributions they will make to our I organization,” says Stephanie Sinner, were re-elected. Each director will University with a degree in Crop and istration. Taylor has been involved NDSC executive director. “We also serve a 3-year term. Weed Sciences, and Agribusiness. with the Farm Bureau’s Young congratulate Joe and Levi on their Edgeley, North Dakota, soybean Brossart is active with the North Farmers and Ranchers program; re-election to the board and look farmer Mike Schlosser was elected to Dakota Farm Bureau and the Nodak and he is a director for the Ypsilanti forward to their continued leadership represent District 3: LaMoure and Insurance Board. He is also involved Equity Elevator. and counsel.” Dickey Counties. Along with his with his local church. “We are excited to welcome Mike father, Schlosser grows soybeans, corn Joe Morken, a soybean producer and Chris to the board and look —Story and photo by staff and wheat. He graduated from North from Casselton, was re-elected to Dakota State University with a bach- represent District 4: Cass County. elor’s degree in Plant Protection, and Morken has been farming soybeans Crop and Weed Science. He is active with his parents and his wife for 19 with the North Dakota Farmers years. He comes from a third-genera- Union and is a member of the Ameri- tion small-grain and sugarbeet farm. can Soybean Association. Schlosser is Morken attended North Dakota State also involved with his church and his College of Science and has served as children’s sports teams. the treasurer for the Cass County Ag Chris Brossart, a soybean farmer Improvement Association. from Wolford, was elected to repre- Levi Taylor of Ypsilanti was also sent District 11, which consists of 13 re-elected to represent District 6 northwest North Dakota counties. Stutsman County. Taylor has been He grows soybeans, spring wheat, farming corn and soybeans with his barley, corn and canola with his father-in-law and brother-in-law parents and his wife on a third-gener- for eight years. He graduated from ation family homesteaded farm. He Jamestown College with a bachelor’s graduated from North Dakota State degree in Health and Fitness Admin- New board directors Chris Brossart and Mike Schlosser. Many Thanks!

At its March 2018 board meeting, the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) bid farewell to veteran board members Matt Danuser of Marion and Derik Pulvermacher of Crosby. The NDSC extends its deepest gratitude to these two men for their years of dedication and service to North Dakota’s soybean industry. Appreciation plaques were presented by Chairman Joe Morken.

—Story by staff, photos by Wanbaugh Studios

Matt Danuser Derik Pulvermacher

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During the trade North Dakota Soybean mission, two film- Farmer Talks About the screening events for the documentary “Food Evolution” took place Importance of “ in Shanghai and Beijing as a way to promote Biotechnology scientific knowledge and understanding about During a China Mission genetically modified crop technologies.

Peterson (far left) was part of the ISGA delegation that visited China April 16-21. The organization works to consolidate the soybean producers’ voices to oppose market restrictions; excessive” tariffs; and scientifically unsound non-tariff barriers, such as biotechnology approvals.

oybeans are important to Valley City farmer Monte SPeterson. He recently traveled to China on behalf of the oilseed industry. tives from U.S. soybean-farmer-led farmers from other countries. De- science-education media outlet in Peterson was part of the Interna- organizations joined their counter- layed biotech approval processes are China, organized the Shanghai film tional Soybean Growers Alliance parts from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, one of those areas. screening. Over 40 Guokr followers (ISGA) delegation that traveled to Paraguay and Uruguay to discuss During the trade mission, two were selected and invited through the Shanghai and Beijing April 16-21. the benefits of biotechnology with film-screening events for the doc- organization’s social-media platforms. The alliance, formed in 2006, works the Chinese stakeholders. This trip umentary “Food Evolution” took The Beijing screening was organized collaboratively to maintain a solid marked ISGA’s fourth mission place in Shanghai and Beijing as a by the Alliance for Science Commu- market position against competitor to China. way to promote scientific knowledge nications on Food and Nutrition (AS- oilseeds in their respective markets. In addition to his service as a di- and understanding about genetically CFN), with ISGA as the key event The ISGA also helps to consolidate rector for the North Dakota Soybean modified crop technologies. The sponsor. ASCFN is a coalition which the soybean producers’ voices to Growers Association (NDSGA) and documentary looks at one of the was initiated by Chinese media, schol- oppose market restrictions; excessive the American Soybean Association most critical questions facing the ars, and food and nutrition experts to tariffs; and scientifically unsound (ASA), Peterson serves as the vice world today, food security, and shows address the increasing public anxiety non-tariff barriers regarding environ- chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export how easily fear and misinformation about issues in those areas. mental, health, chemical residue, or Council (USSEC). His work with can overwhelm objective, An official from the Chinese biotechnology approvals. the ISGA highlights the concerns evidence-based analysis. Ministry of Agriculture; an acade- Peterson and other representa- shared by both U.S. growers and ISGA and Guokr, a popular mician from the Chinese Academy

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of Engineering; and several other soy delegation participated in a media start utilizing them on the farm,” says approved in a more timely process renowned Chinese scholars from conference call to spread the word Peterson. “That’s common amongst than what’s currently been happening.” the food, agriculture, and communi- about their efforts. the producers in ISGA and that’s —Story and photos courtesy of cation sectors attended the Beijing “We look forward to having those something we can certainly stand Jen Del Carmen, USSEC event, also participating in roundta- biotech traits approved so that we can united on and try to get those traits ble discussions with ISGA members in order to address specific science questions and to offer insights about how science communication can be more effective in China. During both film screenings, Chinese consumers had the opportunity to ask questions of the U.S. soy farmers and other ISGA delegates. At the end of the mission, Peterson and the other members of the U.S.

Peterson (middle) listens during an ISGA roundtable in China.

Farewell and Best Wishes to Intern Lauren n early May, the North Dakota Soybean Council I(NDSC) bid farewell to Marketing Communications Intern Lauren Hopke. She graduates introducing them to the hope and joy from NDSU in May with a major in of the Gospel through one-on-one agricultural economics and a minor discipleship, Bible studies and mis- in animal science. sion trips. FOCUS is modeled on the Hopke grew up on a small hobby Great Commission (Matthew 28:19- farm in Saint Augusta, Minneso- 20), and she will be striving to fulfill ta. She was an active member of it! Hopke is very excited to begin her Stearns County 4-H for 14 years. adventure and to apply the skills that Her involvement in 4-H sparked her she’s gained while interning at the passion for agriculture. She showed North Dakota Soybean Council to poultry, swine and goats, as well as her career with FOCUS. participating in a variety of other The NDSC sincerely thanks projects, during her time as a 4-Her. Lauren for all her help and hard work After graduation, Hopke will be during the last year. She was a great joining the Fellowship of Catholic asset to the NDSC’s team. University Students (FOCUS) as a Congratulations and best full-time missionary. She will work wishes, Lauren! with students on a college campus, —Story and photo by staff Lauren Hopke

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U.S. Soy Advantage at the 2018 U.S. Soybean and Oil Marketing Training Camp in Taiwan. The event, hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Taiwan Vegetable Oil Man- ufacturers’ Association (TVOA), brought together end users and associated influencer groups, including executives, sale-force representatives, soybean-purchasing staff, and the crushers’ manufacturing and quality-control technicians to learn about North Dakota Soybean Grower Participates in 2018 the advantages of U.S. commodity soybean oil on April 12 and 13. The workshop delivered technical U.S. Soybean and Oil Marketing information about how to optimize the quality and sustainability of U.S. soybean oil. Training Camp in Taiwan Soybean oil is used in Japan, Taiwan and Korea because it is rela- tively cost-effective for various food applications compared to alternative ore than 70 percent of North Dakota soybeans oils. If market dynamics shift and a and more than 60 percent of the soybeans grown slightly cheaper oil becomes available, M U.S. soybean oil risks losing market in the United States are shipped Kulm grower Josh Gackle The orthN Dakota Soybean share among food-grade oil users. The overseas. Building and enhancing per- understands the importance of Growers Association (NDSGA) USSEC’s strategy involves educat- sonal relationships helps the U.S. soy enhancing global relationships. and American Soybean Association ing frontline U.S. soybean-oil sales industry to maintain and to expand The stamps on his passport are a (ASA) director recently visited north representatives about the advantages markets around the world. testament to that. Asia to spread the word about the of U.S. soybean oil, such as function-

Gackle visits the USSEC’s Taiwan office with Lin and Grace Chan, Gackle visits TTET Union, a large soybean-crush plant in the USSEC’s marketing manager. Tainan, Taiwan.

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ality, nutrition and sustainability, Participates in Second Annual so that they can communicate these attributes to their customers. U.S.-Japan Gackle provided an update for the U.S. soybean market and spoke to attendees about his soybean-planting Natto Summit intentions and his sustainability The .S.U Soybean Export Council through the exchange of informa- methods on his farm. (USSEC), together with the Japan tion and discussion. The current “I had a very positive experience Natto Cooperative Society Feder- situation and distribution for natto during my short visit to Taiwan,” says ation (JNCSF), held the second made with U.S. soybeans, natto Gackle. “In addition to participating annual U.S.-Japan Natto Summit in research reports in Japan, market and presenting at the soy-oil training Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, trends and future prospects were camp, I had the opportunity to meet Japan, on February 21 and 22. presented, and an active exchange Spiekermeier, representing U.S. soybean farmers, with U.S. soy buyers and crushers, Sheldon farmer and North of opinions took place. The 2018 Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) summit followed the inaugural sum- provided an opening which provided a good opportunity greeting. “The natto summit to enhance the relationship between Director Dan Spiekermeier mit which was held in Fargo, North is a great opportunity for these buyers and U.S. soy providers.” participated in this event which Dakota, in March 2017. U.S. producers and Japanese “I really enjoyed meeting with our NDSC also sponsored. Natto soybean production in natto makers to work together to tackle our customers in Taiwan. They were very Approximately eight percent of North Dakota, Minnesota and North Dakota soybeans grown South Dakota is extremely import- challenges.” He thanked the curious to hear about how we do Japanese attendees for their things at my farm and to learn more annually are food-grade soybeans. ant to Japan’s natto manufacturers. business and said that U.S. about the U.S. soybeans that they’re Natto is a traditional Japanese This region supplies about growers look forward to purchasing,” Gackle continues. food that is made with fermented 60 percent of the natto used in continuing to provide them “And for me, it was pretty neat to soybeans, and the Natto Summit Japan, and accounts for nearly with stable, good quality soybeans. Japan is the top realize that some of my beans from allowed Japanese natto makers and 80 percent of all the natto that is U.S. soybean producers to collab- imported into Japan. global market for identity- North Dakota might have ended up preserved (IP) soybeans, orate. The event aimed to improve in Taiwan.” —Story by Jen Del Carmen, non-GM soybeans separated natto quality, to strengthen its USSEC Taiwan representative USSEC, photos courtesy of USSEC and managed by IP handling. marketing and to solve problems Julian Lin says that forging relation- and Dan Spiekermeier ships in all parts of the U.S.-soy value chain is very important. “Josh’s attendance demonstrates U.S. farmers’ strong support to our customers and helps to build a good relationship with them,” Lin states. “It’s important for USSEC to continue to provide periodic updates to the training-camp attendees regarding all things U.S. soy,” Gackle says. “These folks are very interested in growing-season updates, price, availability and market impacts.” —Story and photos courtesy of Jen Del Carmen, USSEC

The Natto Summit was held at Hotel Metropolitan in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. About 50 Japanese natto manufacturers participated.

June 2018 | The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine 15 farmers or crop consultants can make notes for future years to plant a disease-resistant variety or to utilize seed treatments in affected areas. Weed Pressure By early June, soil applied, pre- emerge herbicides will start losing their effectiveness to control weeds. The Scout Squad Endres says that farmers should note the size and species of weeds which are present in order to be timely and effective with post-emerge herbicide applications. ithout saying a word, your soybean fields can tell Waterhemp emerges throughout you a lot. You just have to pay attention. the mid-May through July period. W Other glyphosate-resistant weeds, In-season scouting is an important says Greg Endres, North Dakota soil cooler so there’s less moisture loss, including kochia and ragweed, may practice not only for the current State University area cropping and captures more sunlight.” also be present. growing season, but also for future systems specialist at the Carrington Disease Pressures Dan Moser is a crop consultant years. Walking fields during the Research Extension Center. “You’ll Endres says that scouting is a good who works in the Grand Forks, growing season can provide farmers want to see uniform plant stands with way to take note of disease pressures. North Dakota, area. He works with a and agronomists with a wealth of adequate populations.” Early season diseases such as phy- number of no-till and minimum-till information. Mid-May through July If plant stands aren’t uniform, tophthora can affect plant emergence farmers. As is the case with growers can be a critical period for scouting Endres says that it may mean farmers and stand. Even though there isn’t practicing conventional tillage, weed to help farmers make management need adjust the planting rate upward much farmers can do to combat root control is important for individuals decisions in order to get the most or plant a different variety in that diseases once the seeds are planted, using reduced tillage. from their soybeans. field. Endres says that the goal of Plant Stand soybean stands is to achieve canopy closure by early July. Even with later planting dates, by “Canopy closure starts at planting the middle of May, growers should time,” Endres says. “Achieving closure pay attention to plant emergence. early in the reproductive stage goes a “Generally, by the last half of May long way to getting good yields. The and into June, you’ll be able to tell canopy shades out weeds, keeps the what kind of plant stand you have,”

Regardless of the season, keeping a watchful eye on soybean fields can provide useful information. Mark Wagner monitors planting progress near Eldridge, ND.

16 The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine | June 2018 “We are trying to get the crop out XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan vegetative stage with a minimal effect Things like weed records help us of the ground with a good stand and on their soybeans offers farmers op- on yield. Soybeans are typically in the show what products we’ve used in the ahead of the weeds,” Moser says. “We tions to deal with herbicide-resistant vegetative stage through June. Once past, so we know what we can do in want to achieve that so that farmers weeds, but the products come with soybeans begin to flower (reproduc- the future.” only have to make one or two post- their own requirements. tive growth stage), management gets Moser says that scouting and emerge herbicide applications, not The orthN Dakota Department more challenging, and any plant stress cropping history can be beneficial three or four.” of Agriculture has imposed several will reduce yield. to farmers who use variable-rate In any cropping system, there state-specific requirements for dicam- “R3 (pod formation) through R6 technology. For example, by will always be weed escapes and late ba applications. No applications may (full seed) are, by far, the most crucial understanding which field areas face flushes. Scouting fields to evaluate be made after June 30 or after the first stages for soybeans,” Endres says. iron-deficiency chlorosis (IDC) populations and weed varieties will bloom (R1 growth phase), whichever “That typically occurs about pressure, Moser says that farmers can help to determine the best post- comes first. It’s important for farmers two weeks after first flower (R1 plant IDC-tolerant varieties in those emerge strategy. Early detection is to scout before and after application stage). Farmers will want to have areas. “Then, when we move out of key because nearly all herbicides are in order to determine if they everything in place by then, including those areas, we can change to a more most effective when the targeted achieved the weed control they having proper plant nutrition and offensive bean.” weeds are small. wanted or if there is any potential pests managed.” As with other management Moser says that an inadequate soy- off-target movement. Present and Future practices, the grower gets out of their bean canopy can allow the sunlight to “Applications need to be timely, scouting what he or she puts into Scouting fields provides spark more weed growth, so regular and label restrictions need to be them. Driving past fields and watch- information that is not only helpful scouting is important to catch later followed,” Endres says, “because we ing from the road doesn’t constitute for the current crop year, but those weed flushes. want to avoid any non-target plant effective scouting. Getting into the data also can be very valuable for injury. The correct timing of any post- fields and putting some dirt under Dicamba future seasons. emerge application is also important your boots can pay dividends for For the second growing season, “It’s critical to save that informa- to maximize weed control. growing seasons to come. North Dakota farmers had the tion for future years,” Moser says. “I option of planting dicamba-tolerant Critical Stage have 20-plus years of data on some —Story by Daniel Lemke, soybean varieties in 2018. Spraying Endres says that soybeans can farmer’s fields, and that really helps us photos by Wanbaugh Studios dicamba-based herbicides, such as tolerate significant stress during the out with what products can be used. Get Ready to Corner the Market NDSC Market Outlook for Soybeans July 27, 2018 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Two Locations: Bismarck State College Campus – Bismarck • NDSU Barry Hall Commodity Trading Room – Fargo Join North Dakota Soybean Council for a midseason outlook discuss how the season is progressing, the South American at the soybean markets and discussion of marketing strategies crop, world demand and walk producers through marketing prior to harvest. Dr. Bill Wilson and Dr. Frayne Olson will strategies and risk management options for the soybean harvest.

Free for ND Soybean Producers • Registration Required by July 20 Contact Kathy Wiltse: (701) 566-9300 • [email protected] or register online at ndsoybean.org

Dr. Bill Wilson Dr. Frayne Olson North Dakota Soybean Council • ndsoybean.org

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armers have been gathering data from their farms for like temperature and plant popula- years, but growers may not be aware of how much tion, there’s a lot more you can track,” F Cook says. “When you can show that information they have. There hasn’t Decision Aids farmers may not know it, or they data set, you can start to make deci- always been a good way to make Cook says companies such as haven’t used it to its fullest capabil- sions and have the data to back it up.” those data pay. Farmers Business Network and others ities. Tying factors like soil fertility, Farmers are often in a rush when The n-the-goo combine yield mon- are helping to make sense of what seed varieties, plant populations, it comes time to plant, but making itor hit the market in the early 1990s. farmers are collecting. By utilizing an planter speed, weather data and yield sure monitoring equipment is set up Since then, most farm equipment, individual farm’s data and aggregated information together can give farmers right from the beginning will mean from combines to fertilizer spreaders, information from other farms in the a clearer picture of what’s happening better information on which to base has come equipped with technology region, Farmers Business Network on their farms. It can also take the decisions next year. Cook says that to help farmers gather information. aims to use what’s been collected to guesswork from the decision making. spending 20 minutes on the head- Throw in soil-test information make better management decisions. “There are a lot of things you may lands in the spring to get equipment and even remote-sensing data, and Cook says that most farmers have think you know, but when you look set up right and data input correctly farmers have virtual mountains of the technology to gather data; some at 20 years of data, including variables could save farmers tens of thousands information at their disposal. There is a big difference between collecting data and making it pay. Jesse Cook spent more than a decade working in the farm-equipment industry before joining Farmers Business Network in 2015. “Equipment could collect a lot of data, but there was no one who could help process that information and give them something back to help farmers make decisions,” Cook says. “We couldn’t tie data back to decision making.” North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Specialist John Nowatzki agrees that many farmers are leaving valuable information on the table. “A lot are collecting; very few are putting that information together into something that helps them make Farmers generate a lot of data but knowing how to use the information to make management decisions,” Nowatzki says. decisions is critical. Jamie Richard tracks soybean planting progress near Horace, ND.

18 The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine | June 2018 of dollars in the long run. nities with input costs. Minor things Timely Decisions the data and to transfer them in real “Bad data in, bad data out,” Cook can save big dollars in terms of inputs Nowatzki says that many farmers time. The goal is to be able to analyze says. “Although we can get some and varieties. are using their data to some degree, the data and to incorporate agro- information and clean some of the Cook says that one client preferred but the data will be more valuable if nomics in order to determine what data up after the fact, it would be time planting a particular variety of corn farmers have a system to analyze data decisions have the greatest effect. very well spent to get it right on the every year. After reviewing data and to provide real-time analysis. “If you look ahead 10 to 20 years, front side. We can glean a lot more from his own farm and aggregated In 2018, Nowatzki and NDSU we will be using data in real time information and give farmers much data from other growers, the farmer will be establishing “smart farms” at to make agronomic and economic more valuable data to make decisions switched hybrids and saved $80 a bag research centers in Minot and Car- decisions,” Nowatzki says. if they spend that 20 minutes on in seed-corn costs without sacrificing rington in order to take a look at a —Story by Daniel Lemke, the headland.” any yield. wide range of technologies, to collect photos by Wanbaugh Studios Make it Pay Cook says that analyzing the data reveals things on the back end, too. Cook says that farmers who don’t Analyzing yield data and comparing currently use precision technology them to planting data can show that Mainstreaming Precision would recognize instant efficiency variables such as planter speed may Regardless of color or brand, most new farm implements come gains through reduced planter and have an effect on yield. equipped with some precision-technology capability. From autosteer to sprayer overlap as well as reduced “When margins are tight, that’s the remote-sensing technology, precision-agriculture technology and driver fatigue just by incorporating time farmers need to use their data. acceptance are expanding rapidly. technology such as autosteer and In many cases, they’ve spent $10,000 A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research auto shutoff. While there may be to $20,000 on monitors, so the cost Service (USDA-ERS) shows that many farmers are adopting precision near-term savings, the bigger benefit of a service is minimal, comparative- technologies, and they’re saving money because of it. The USDA-ERS comes when farmers use their data to ly,” Cook contends. “Services can take study investigated recent trends in precision-agriculture adoption, the make decisions for next year. Cook the data they gather and generate production practices and farm characteristics associated with adoption, says that, if farmers look at their own information farmers can use to and whether adoption resulted in greater farm profitability. The study data and aggregated information, make decisions.” examined adoption rates for three types of precision-agriculture they can address potential opportu- technologies: Global Position System (GPS)-based mapping systems, guidance or autosteer systems, and variable-rate technologies (VRT) for applying inputs such as seed and fertilizer. According to the USDA-ERS report, yield mapping via GPS grew faster for corn and soybeans than for other crops. Yield monitors that produce the data for GPS-based mapping are the most widely adopted and are used on about half of all corn and soybean Join our family of growers who share our passion for farms in the U.S. Guidance or autosteer systems are used on about a third cultivating goodness. We’d like you to grow with us. of those farms, and GPS-based yield mapping occurs on about 25 percent of the farms. Soil mapping by using GPS coordinates and VRT is Pulses | Soybeans | Flax | Cereal Grains | Corn used on 16 to 26 percent of these farms. Large farms, those over 2,900 acres, have double the precision- agriculture adoption rates of all farms. About 70 to 80 percent of large farms use mapping; about 80 percent use guidance systems; and 30 to 40 percent of the large farms use VRT. Our HFI family: suntava Corn and soybeans have higher shares of acreage using yield mapping than other crops, but the USDA-ERS study shows that the use of yield maps has also increased for crops such as peanuts, rice and spring wheat. Let’s cultivate goodness, Return on Investment together. Farmers utilize precision-agriculture technologies to improve efficiency and to maximize inputs. According to the USDA study, guidance sys- Call 844-275-3443 or tems, mapping and variable-rate technologies all show positive influences visit HFIfamily.com on net returns, including overhead expenses, and operating profits. GPS mapping shows the largest estimated influence among precision technologies, with an increased operating profit of almost 3 percent on corn farms. The effect of mapping on net returns is almost 2 percent. Guidance systems raise the corn farms’ operating profit by an estimated 2.5 percent and net returns by 1.5 percent. Variable-rate technology raises both operating profit and net returns © 2017 Healthy Food Ingredients. on corn farms by an estimated 1.1 percent.

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s a new member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation A(USMEF), the North Dakota Soybean Council is now in a partnership that works to demand for livestock here at home. Along with promoting U.S. red others in the meat industry to work increase the demand for U.S. pork, That results in a greater demand for meat, the USMEF also helps resolve through the technical aspects of beef and lamb around the world. livestock feed, including the soybeans trade issues in order to develop exporting meat. The staff at USMEF’s The SMEFU explores new which North Dakota producers grow. market access and helps packers and headquarters in Denver works hand- markets, works to resolve trade-access issues, and promotes the quality and value of U.S. red meat to consumers and food importers in more than 100 countries. Using funding from a variety of sources–including pork, beef, lamb, corn, sorghum and soybean checkoff programs–the USMEF increases the demand for U.S. meat in international markets through in- store promotions, trade seminars and consumer education. North Dakota soybean producers will now play a big part in those efforts. What’s the return for soybean producers? The answer is pretty simple: increased exports of U.S. pork, beef and lamb create a greater

The U.S. Meat Export Federation works to increase U.S. meat exports around the world.

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® in-hand with international staff at ing only 2014 ($6.65 billion). Beef Korea’s institutional catering sec- ticipated in the Yakiniku Business more than a dozen USMEF offices exports totaled 1.26 million metric tor, the USMEF partnered with a Fair, the largest annual trade show around the globe to, as the USMEF tons, up 6 percent from 2016. major food distributor in Seoul to for Japan’s yakiniku industry. likes to say, “Put U.S. red meat on the Some examples of recent USMEF conduct a catering-recipe contest • A team of Chinese chefs and world’s table.” efforts to push those export numbers and a U.S.-pork sales competition. media representatives got a close The effort has paid off. The 2017 even higher in 2018 are as follows: • Sh aring information about the U.S. look at the U.S. beef industry on a year was record breaking for U.S. red- • The SMEFU offered importers in red-meat products available in In- USMEF tour that included visits meat exports, with the beef-export Colombia and Chile educational donesia and educating chefs about to ranches, slaughter plants, retail value exceeding $7 billion for only seminars about the advantages of ways to improve profits by using outlets, restaurants and a univer- the second time. Pork exports easily U.S. pork for further processing new cuts, the USMEF conducted sity research facility that aimed to surpassed the previous year’s volume as well as updates on U.S. pork a chef-training seminar to interest improve beef quality. record. The pork exports totaled 2.45 production and supplies. The more restaurants and foodservice —Story and photos courtesy of USMEF million metric tons in 2017, breaking seminars targeted the two markets operations. the 2016 record by 6 percent. The that import a majority of the U.S. • P romoting the quality and flavor export value was $6.49 billion, up pork sold to South America. of U.S. pork and beef to one of the 9 percent year-over-year and the • T aking an innovative approach fastest-growing foodservice sectors second-highest value on record, trail- to get more U.S. pork in South in Japan, the USMEF recently par-

USMEF works to build preference for U.S meat products, sometimes by working with chefs, caterers and even sponsoring recipe contests.

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® NorthNorth DakotaDakota LivestockLivestock AllianceAlliance JoinsJoins CelebrationCelebration of Fairview Colony’s New Swine Finishing Barns and the farm will undergo routine of Fairview Colony’s New Swine Finishing Barns Common Industry Audits. If a pig does get sick, it is treated with antibiotics in accordance with the veterinarian’s instructions; then, the pig is placed in a separate pen. The animal will eventually be sold into the conventional pork market after the medication’s meat withdrawal period is met. Antibiotics used on animals intended for meat has a Meat Withdrawal Period on its label. The label defines the number of days that it will take the medication to clear the animal’s system; therefore, the farmer is required to wait that period of time before sending the animal to market. It is important to remember that all he North Dakota Livestock Alliance (NDLA), pork in the U.S. is antibiotic free and is inspected by the USDA. Ttogether with Standard Nutrition Services, hosted an Fairview Colony will supply all open house at the new, state-of-the will immediately notify the barn Standard Nutrition Services. staff and management for day-today operations, and the veterinary art, swine finishing barns at the Fair- managers if an issue, such as a loss This farm’s manure-handling sys- services will be provided by Standard view Colony by LaMoure in March. of power, arises. The barns are also tem has been permitted by and will Nutrition Services. When staff This facility will require 5,200 tons of equipped with AgPlus internet-based be routinely inspected by the North members arrive, they will shower feed annually. This includes approx- information and communication sys- Dakota Department of Health. All on-site before and after entering the imately 148,000 bushels of corn and tems that will transfer real-time data animal waste will be stored below pig housing. Vehicle traffic will be 950 tons of soybean meal. Around to allow the employees to interact the buildings in concrete pits that are restricted to only those that have 300 people attended the celebration, with offsite management teams. specially engineered to protect the undergone biosecurity protocols and including neighbors and members of Construction for these barns health of the pigs and the employees. are approved by the management the nearby communities, members of started in the fall of 2017. Most of These pits will prevent the nutrients staff. When a group of pigs is sent the media, farmers and ag-industry the work on the two 103’x252’ barns in the manure from being degraded to market, the entire barn will be affiliates from across the state, and was completed by Fairview with by the sun or diluted by rain so that cleaned and disinfected via a built-in members of 10 Hutterite Colonies. help from neighboring colonies. the manure can retain a higher value power-washing system before the The excited crowds were served a The addition of this 6,000-head as crop fertilizer. The manure will be next group enters. Fairview Colony delicious pork lunch and could walk finishing operation is another link applied to neighboring land every hauls its own livestock, so the trucks freely throughout the new barns. in the Fairview Colony’s swine-de- fall in a manner that minimizes odor undergo a wash-and-decontamina The colony’s dedication to a sturdy velopment program. The completed and best utilizes the nutrient value - design and flawless craftsmanship farrow-to-finish operation will send for crop production. Several of the tion treatment before returning to the was evident everywhere the visitors 16,000 pigs to market every year. The neighbors were present at the open farm. All of these steps are important turned. Eli Wipf, minister for Fair- colony currently farrows 1,100 sows house and spoke fondly about the to keep the animals illness free, view Colony, summed it up perfectly by utilizing Hypor genetics. When positive influence that the manure therefore not requiring treatment when he said, “These are Cadillac the piglets grow to 30-60 lbs, they has had on their soil quality and with antibiotics. buildings.” These barns are carefully will be moved from the farrowing crop production. These n-farmo events are a crucial designed for maximum herd health to the finishing barns. It will take Now, back to the bacon. Fairview part of the NDLA’s mission to share and safety. The barns are equipped approximately 18 weeks for these Colony sells to a unique market. The animal agriculture’s story with the cit- with innovative technologies, pigs to be raised to 280 lbs and then colony raises pigs without using any izens of North Dakota. The NDLA is including monitors for ventilation, sent to market. Throughout those antibiotics. The pigs are finished and truly grateful to Fairview Colony for temperature and humidity, that will 18 weeks, they will be fed 8 different sold for a premium price to Coleman getting to share in the celebration. automatically adjust to optimize the feed rations which are specifically Natural Foods. At this farm, animal —Story and photo courtesy of pigs’ environment in the barns and formulated for their life stage by care is of the utmost importance, Amber Boeshans, NDLA

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for resistance to white mold in the Putting the Numbers to White-Mold Development greenhouses and fields. • D evelop a new smartphone appli- here are a few wives’ tales about forecasting weather: cation for farmers to assist with timely fungicide spraying. Tsnow sticking to the north side of a tree signals the • C reate updated, grower-centric last snow of the season; a large brown that yield losses exceeded 100 million “We’ve learned that there are some and economic outreach materials. band on a wooly caterpillar indicates a bushels. At $9 per bushel, that’s chemistries that control white mold long winter; and, for farmers, a cooler nearly $900 million in losses. well, but one day, we’re hoping farm- “Our overall goal is to develop July means more soybean disease. Predicting outbreaks could be ers won’t even have to spray for it,” highly resistant soybean varieties so Rather than rely on folklore, research- crucial for helping to stop white mold said Kabbage, an assistant professor we don’t have to worry about white ers, funded by the North Central Soy- (caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum). of plant pathology at the University mold in the future,” Kabbage said. bean Research Program (NCSRP), Currently, there isn’t one particular of Wisconsin-Madison who specializ- Until new varieties are developed, put the last wives’ tale to the test. product or management practice es in plant-fungal interactions. farmers must keep detailed records of Researchers participating in the that offers complete control of the The disease girdles the soybean their white-mold issues. There are a NCSRP project, led by Martin Chil- yield-robbing pathogen. stem and disrupts the transport of couple models that have attempted to vers of Michigan State University, “Variety resistance is something water and nutrients within the plant, predict when white mold will appear worked to determine several factors that has been lacking, and we really causing a yield loss: 5 to 10 percent based on the weather, but they have in order to soundly predict white- need to put more emphasis on it,” is typical, although severe cases can been met with limited success. In or- mold development. The group found said Chilvers. “In Michigan, espe- reach 50 percent or more. der to help farmers predict potential the following factors to be predictors cially in the thumb, we have growers Researchers identified four white-mold issues, researchers in the of white mold: dealing with white mold every year. soybean NADPH oxidase genes that North-Central region have developed • J uly rain between ¾ of an inch and We need to do what we can in terms can be silenced to bolster white-mold a model based on fungal development. 4.5 inches. of agronomic practices, fungicides resistance in soybeans. Kabbage said “What’s different about our model • A verage July temperature of less and germplasm.” that the science is sound and expects is that we’re trying to model the fun- than 67 degrees. Other NCSRP researchers are do- it to be in commercial varieties in the gal biology,” said Damon Smith, proj- • Narrow row spacing. ing just that. A three-year study titled near future. ect lead and an associate professor at “Biology and Control of Sclerotinia During the study’s first two years, the University of Wisconsin-Mad- “Weather predictions typically Rot (White Mold) of Soybean” scientists discovered the most effective ison. “We’re using remote-accessed aren’t good for more than three days,” addresses host resistance, factors fungicides and application times for weather information to predict the Chilvers, an assistant professor in affecting fungicide efficacy, and white mold. They also found genes development of the mushroom-like the department of Plant, Soil and outreach and disease-management that can be “turned off ” to make structure. You need the presence of Microbial Sciences at Michigan State strategies. Mehdi Kabbage, principal soybeans resistant to the disease. that little mushroom in fields to have University, said. “We were able to investigator, said the $270,000 study This year, work continues to white mold develop, so if we can identify specific environmental pa- has yielded promising results. • T est new transgenic soybean plants accurately predict that event, we can rameters that drive disease, so we have predict when a fungicide needs to be a better idea of the factors that create applied in real time.” white mold to potentially predict Improved weather information severe outbreaks in the future.” has also set this model apart from While farmers can’t control the previous attempts. rain or the temperature, they can de- The model has been tested in Iowa, termine their row spacing. Trials were Michigan and Minnesota as well as completed comparing 15-inch to 30- Wisconsin. The developers believe inch rows to see if the disease acted that it will be applicable for all 12 differently based on the management. NCSRP states. To get the model into Soybeans planted in 15-inch rows farmers’ hands, Smith and his team supported earlier apothecia (mush- turned it into a phone app. “Spore- room-like structures that produce caster” is expected to be released in spores of the white-mold fungus) May of 2018 for both iPhone and development and around 50 times Android devices. more apothecia overall. White mold is costly for farmers in —Story by Allie Arp, NCSRP, photo the North-Central region of the U.S. courtesy of Daren Mueller at Iowa From 2010 to 2014, scientists said State University Cool, wet conditions and narrow rows are predictors of white mold.

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® CommonGround ND DISHING UP Dialogue

CommonGround North Christie Jaeger were involved with Dakota had opportunities for two bringing home the CommonGround communities to ask questions about message, answering questions, and food, farming and fuel, as well as providing insight and their experienc- connecting with farmers who es with North Dakota agriculture. represented different aspects of Katie Heger led the event in North Dakota agriculture. Havana, sharing her tips and tricks The events were held at the in the kitchen, as well as creating Coteau des Prairie Lodge in Havana some quick-and-easy meals that are and Gourmet Chef in Minot. not only budget-friendly, but also CommonGround volunteers Polly make meal times easy during this Wyrick-Ulrich, Joey Tigges and busy season. She led the group in Cooking up quick-easy recipes while conversing about food and farming.

some discussions about agriculture to make informed decisions at the trivia, showcased some crops that market. are grown in North Dakota and gave The eatherw has wreaked havoc North Dakota statistics for many of with scheduling the spring events for the crops that were used during the CommonGround North Dakota, day. CommonGround Coordinator with blizzards, ice and more making Val Wagner led the Minot event, it difficult to plan activities. As the kicking the day off with a snapshot of weather improves, so does the CommonGround for new volunteers outlook for more opportunities! and wrapping up with tips and tricks; Plans are underway for a variety she also gave attendees the tools to of events which will be led by be successful with continuing the volunteers across the state. Stay conversations with others that were tuned for more information. started that evening. If you’re interested in learning Conversations were lively and more about CommonGround North engaging, with questions regarding Dakota, or if you’d like to see what’s local foods, food preservation, having happening with CommonGround conversations about tough topics around the state, be sure to like the and creating similar events at home. Facebook page and keep up to date Everyone left with not only recipes on where you can find us next. in hand, but also feeling empowered —Story and photos courtesy of about their choices at the grocery Val Wagner, CommonGround store, connected more closely to North Dakota coordinator their food choices and with resources

CommonGround North Dakota volunteer Katie Heger, Underwood, shares kitchen tips and tricks.

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Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Asso- ciation/American Stroke Association’s community-based initiative to develop “systems of care” in Stroke Has order to improve outcomes for heart-attack and stroke patients. These systems bring hospitals, emergency medical services and first responders, government agencies and insurance providers together in No Age Limit order to provide a seamless plan of action to treat patients from the moment their symptoms appear through their rehabilitation and recovery process. The orthN Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke s a parent, there are few things more terrifying project finished its first year on May 31, 2018; as Cruz’s story illustrates, great strides have already Athan watching your child being loaded onto been made, and lives are already being saved. an airplane for a lifesaving emergency procedure self. Shila Thorson, state cardiac and stroke system “We believe that where you live shouldn’t dictate at a hospital more than two hours away. Cody and coordinator for the North Dakota Department of whether or not you survive a heart attack or stroke Callie Krause of Carrington, North Dakota, ex- Health, points to Cruz’s story as a great example of in the state of North Dakota,” explains Thorson. perienced that terror earlier this spring when their the positive outcomes that can occur when all the “North Dakota’s Stroke System of Care and Acute five-year-old son, Cruz, suffered a rare stroke. pieces of the system are functioning properly. Stroke Ready Hospital designation program helps Usually a buzz of activity, Cruz had seemed “Just like with a heart attack, every minute saved make this possible. So, from Williston to Devil’s lethargic and dizzy one April morning. Callie took in stroke treatment can directly improve survival Lake or from Dickinson to Valley City, we want to him to the hospital in Carrington, where a CT scan and recovery times,” Thorson says. make sure citizens of North Dakota are getting the showed that something was wrong in Cruz’s brain. Last May, the American Heart Association/ care they need within the critical time window for The team in Carrington sprung into action and American Stroke Association announced a state- the best recovery and rehabilitation.” activated the state’s Stroke System of Care, a coor- wide commitment of $5.6 million for its Mission: For more information on the Mission: Lifeline dinated system that ensures that patients across the Lifeline Stroke initiative to expand and to enhance Stroke project in North Dakota, please visit www. state of North Dakota have access to interventional stroke care in North Dakota. The foundation of Heart.org/NorthDakota. stroke care within the critical time window needed this new initiative is a 3-year grant of $4.3 million to ensure their best odds of survival and recovery. from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley —Story, photos and graphic courtesy of Within moments of his arrival at the hospital Charitable Trust. Chrissy Meyer, American Heart Association in Fargo, Cruz had an MRI, which showed that he was having a basilar stroke. Cruz was rushed to sur- Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke? gery, a procedure that took only 12 minutes to per- F – FACE DROOPING: Does one side of the T – TIME TO CALL 9-1-1: If someone shows form. Within a week of his stroke, Cruz was back face droop, or is it numb? Ask the person to any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go home in Carrington and was his usual energetic smile. Is the person’s smile uneven or lopsided? away, call 9-1-1 and say, “I think this is a stroke” A – ARM WEAKNESS: Is one arm weak or to help get the person to the hospital immediate- numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does ly. Time is important! Don’t delay. Note the time one arm drift downward? when the first symptoms appeared. Emergency S – SPEECH DIFFICULTY: Is speech responders will want to know. slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple Unsure? Call 9-1-1 anyway… Don’t wait! sentence, such as “The sky is blue.” Is the person Time is brain! able to correctly repeat the words?

Cruz on one of his trips to the hospital.

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® The Warm Days of S MMER

Summer is a time for family fun, and remember 1 or 2 servings a day Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood fat, LDL cholesterol and coronary lots of baseball and time to relax a bit. can have a positive effect on critical Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). heart disease (CHD) risk will likely It provides the opportunity to get out health numbers. These numbers are important because be reduced. the grills, to enjoy the outdoors and The mericanA Heart Association they will allow you and your health What are the reasons for not to have some great-tasting healthy says knowing your numbers is care provider to determine your risk including soyfoods in a healthy diet? meals. When the weather is warmer, important. They recommend that for developing Cardiovascular Whatever the reason, give soyfoods lighter meals are in order. Think you be aware of five key numbers: Disease by Atherosclerosis. This another try. There are so many about adding soy protein to meals, Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) includes conditions such as Angina choices that taste good, are easy to (chest pain), Heart Attack, Stroke find and are a snap to include in Spicy Cajun Shrimp with (caused by Blood Clots) and everyday diets. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). This recipe can be done indoors or Edamame Mango Succotash Soy protein may help reduce outdoors. It is easy and delicious. Add Shrimp 2 teaspoons soybean oil LDL (bad cholesterol) and possibly whipped sweet potatoes to complete 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and ¼ teaspoon salt blood pressure, and isoflavones may the meal. butterflied Directions improve arterial health. In addition, 2 Tablespoons cajun or Old Bay —Story, recipe and photo courtesy of In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp when soyfoods replace protein-rich seasoning Linda Funk, The Soyfoods Council with seasoning. Heat the oil in a foods that are sources of saturated 1 Tablespoon soybean oil heavy skillet over medium-high Salsa heat. Add shrimp; sauté 7 minutes 2 mangos, peeled and diced or until the shrimp are browned 1 red bell pepper, chopped and done. To prepare the salsa, ½ cup chopped green onion in a medium bowl, combine all 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked ingredients; toss well. Serve the and cooled shrimp with the salsa. ¼ cup chopped cilantro, optional Yield: 4 servings. 2 Tablespoons lime juice

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Polly’s Kitchen

Polly Ulrich of Ashley is a volunteer with CommonGround North Dakota. She was featured on Agweek TV in April where she promoted April Soyfoods Month. A big thank you goes to Polly for helping the North Dakota Soybean Council with two great soyfood cooking-demonstration segments. Here are her two recipes which were featured on TV. —Recipes courtesy of Polly Ulrich, photos courtesy of Agweek TV

From left to right: Soybean farmers Terry and Polly Ulrich, and Agweek TV team Rose Dunn and Asian Noodle Salad Trevor Peterson. Salad Ingredients 1 lb. linguine pasta, cooked al dente Edamame Hummus 1 lb. coleslaw or broccoli slaw 1 ½ cup frozen, shelled edamame (N apa cabbage, kale, spinach, ¼ cup tahini carrot and radish) ¼ cup water 1 cup shelled edamame ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup soy nuts 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic Dressing Ingredients ¾ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar or ¾ to 1 cup honey ½ teaspoon cumin ¾ cup soy sauce ¼ teaspoon coriander ¼ teaspoon allspice 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon parsley ¼ cup rice-wine vinegar Serve with pita chips, corn chips, salsa or veggies. ½ cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons sesame oil You can also add chicken, steak or shrimp.

June 2018 | The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine 27 Dicamba’sDicamba’s SecondSecond SeasonSeason

a digital tool that provides loca- uring the 2017 growing season, most farmers who tion-specific weather forecasts, digital record-keeping capabilities and Dused them considered dicamba-based herbicides to educational resources. By the end of be very effective for controlling 160,000 acres of crops were damaged apply the products. Companies April, the app had been downloaded weeds, especially because herbicide by off-target movement, prompt- such as Monsanto and BASF have more than 10,000 times, according to resistance has become increasingly ing the NDDA to add additional led thousands of required dicamba Ryan Rubischko, Monsanto’s North challenging. However, off-target state-specific application restrictions training sessions across the country in American dicamba lead. movement dampened enthusiasm for to dicamba-based soybean herbicides. advance of the 2018 growing season. “The main reason we developed the new products. Crop-protection companies and others Monsanto has launched a new this app is because relevant weather North Dakota Department are working to help steward the dicamba mobile app to help farmers and forecasting is key to prepare for of Agriculture (NDDA) survey products and to provide farmers with applicators apply their XtendiMax® spraying,” says Rubischko. “We’re information estimates that more than the necessary tools to successfully herbicide. The RRXtend Spray App is focused on getting farmers forecasts

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28 The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine | June 2018 for their fields, including wind speed, provides a record-keeping function information and tank-mix options. were very satisfied with the weed direction and inversion risk.” that will allow applicators to fill out, The web portal is accessible by com- control they achieved,” Rubischko Rubischko says that most weather save and export key application in- puter or mobile device, and includes says. “This technology works as part data are collected at a 10-meter formation. The roundupreadyxtend. record-keeping resources. of a weed-management system. Our height. The RRXtend Spray App com website also contains additional The EPA-approved label for focus is to ensure success for 2018 provides information at the boom training resources. dicamba use in soybeans is only and beyond.” height. The app delivers hourly BASF has developed an interac- approved through 2018. To keep Application and handling weather forecasts 16 hours in tive web portal to help steward its products such as XtendiMax®, Enge- information can be found at advance, so farmers and applicators Engenia® technology. The Engenia® nia® and DuPont’s FeXapan available www.engeniastewardship.com, can plan when the conditions are Stewardship web portal provides in future years, farmers and others www.roundupreadyxtend.com and conducive for a safe application. farmers and applicators with a host understand that it’s important for www.dupont.com. In addition to weather informa- of resources, including access to an products to be stewarded properly. —Story by Daniel Lemke, tion, Rubischko says that the app online training tool, a checklist of key “Ninety-seven percent of farmers photo courtesy of Mary Morken North Dakota Dicamba Label Requirements North Dakota has established state-specific use protocols for dicamba formulations of XtendiMax®, Engenia® and FeXapan which are in addition to the federal requirements: • N o applications may be made after June 30 or after the first bloom (R1 growth phase), whichever comes first. • N o applications may be made if the field’s air temperature at the time of application is over 85 degrees Fahrenheit or if the National Weather Service’s forecasted high temperature for the day exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit. • N orth Dakota has a unique climate that is different than other soybean-producing states. The application season typically has low humidity. The dry and less-humid environment can significantly increase product evaporation and potential off-target movement. • P roduct applications may only be made from one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset. • A pplicators must maintain a speed of 12 miles per hour or less when applying products. • A ny applicator working under the supervision of a certified private applicator will also be required to complete the dicamba-specific training course before being allowed to apply the product. • A pplications must be made with a minimum of 15 gallons of spray solution per acre. • No applications may be made using 80-degree or less spray nozzles.

June 2018 | The North Dakota Soybean Grower Magazine 29 says that it’s critical that providers, TheThe consumers, local leaders and policy makers find creative solutions that will enhance high-speed access in order for North Dakota businesses to stay competitive. Schell says that farmers can get OOData ther ther the most from their technology by Data understanding the high-speed access that is available, the requirements of the technology they’re using and the increased demand of any new added technology. “If high-speed access is insuffi- cient, contact your local providers to s technology and data management become an determine how to improve access,” Schell says. “If improved access is not Aincreasingly vital part of farming, the demand for possible or a solution is not readily cellular coverage and broadband The systems that Broten use also “Depending on how you measure available, engage with the technology internet service takes on added log data and help him analyze his de- internet access, a strong argument manufacturers and vendors to deter- importance. Farmers not only gather cisions. All that technology demands could be made that North Dakota is a mine how to minimize bandwidth data, but they also use data to power some serious wireless horsepower. leader across the country,” says Duane consumption while still realizing the mobile devices and farm technology. “We use a lot of data, up to 100 Schell, network service division valuable benefits they provide.” The data demand is likely to grow. gigabytes a month,” Broten says. director for the North Dakota In- Growing Demand Like many farmers, Dazey, North “The monitoring systems are sending formation Technology Department. Schell says that virtually all Dakota, farmer Eric Broten pushes out, bringing in and recording a ton “That said, being a leader should technology, including autonomous data usage to the extreme, especially of information like GPS position, not be interpreted that we have the vehicles, drones, telematics, when planting and harvesting. tractor horsepower, fuel consumption high-speed internet access required. automation, robotics and sensors, are “There are a lot of layers,” Broten and test weight. It gets to be a lot of We still have areas within the state dependent upon high-speed access. says. “I’m logging all my data on two information per data point.” that are considered unserved and The increased adoption of these and systems, so as I plant, everything is Broten says that he works with underserved, and in those areas that emerging technologies will amplify sent wirelessly to the cloud through a his cellular-service provider to adjust we do have access, the increase in the need for high-speed access. hot spot.” his plans up and down as demand demand continually drives the need Broten also expects demand to Broten says that he runs two changes during the year. to improve infrastructure.” increase as technology is more widely planters during the spring, and both Solid Coverage Schell says that, because technol- adopted and as farmers increase the are connected wirelessly. A guidance ogy is already an indispensable part For most North Dakota farmers, specificity of the data they gather. path on one machine can be shared of doing business for farms and rural wireless coverage is not an issue. “As agriculture starts to get heavier with the other planter, so both businesses, the ongoing adoption of According to www.broadbandnd.gov, into precision agriculture, demand is machines run the exact same path technology will ensure that North mobile wireless service is available only going grow,” Broten says. “We and won’t overlap. Via the internet, Dakota remains competitive in a across most of the state. started managing by the zone, then Broten can also monitor how both worldwide economy. Existing tech- Overall, North Dakota residents by the acre; now, the areas are getting planters are working from the cab of nology and the adoption of new tech- have good access to mobile and smaller and smaller. There are 43,560 the other tractor. nology are increasing the demand for broadband internet services. square feet in an acre. If we manage high-speed internet access. by the square foot, it’s amazing the “The challenge is ensuring that amount of data that would be needed.” high-speed access is available, not just Broten expects that farmers in our home and communities, but is will soon enlist more variable-rate also available everywhere to support technology and more data analysis all industries, including farming and to provide them with even more ranching, across the state,” Schell says. specific productivity and profitability According to Schell, North Dako- information. As that process grows ta is fortunate that many providers more complex, the demand for data are making significant investments will only surge. Today’s precision farming technology can easily eat up many in both fiber and wireless broadband gigabytes of data, which makes it easier to coordinate two technologies across the state. Schell —Story by Daniel Lemke, planters in the same field near Valley City, ND. photos by Wanbaugh Studios

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through my mother’s side of the the committee. At that time, People outside agriculture are curious family, we’re the fourteenth the research committee had no about what we do and want to know generation farming in America. representation from as far northwest more about farming, but oftentimes, as Rugby, so I filled a geographic neither we nor they know where to How long have you vacancy as well. I’m very interested start the conversation. been farming? in ag research, so the opportunity This year will be my 16th crop. was a natural fit. What do you like to do I returned to the farm in 2003 after outside farming? graduating from NDSU. If you weren’t a farmer, Family time. We like to head out what do you think you on the side-by-side with the kids and What do you like best would’ve done? to explore the countryside for duck about farming? Probably agronomy/consulting nests, coyote tracks, prairie roses and The ariety.v No other career would but farming was always my clear other things that farm kids should include plant science, soil science, choice, so I was never satisfied with know about. David Teigen outdoor work, chemistry, accounting, a “Plan B.” Rugby, North Dakota marketing, ag policy, mechanics, —Story by staff, photo physical labor and self-employment. If you could tell a courtesy of David Teigen Tell us about your farm. non-farmer one thing My wife and I farm alongside my How and why did you get about agriculture/farm- parents and raise spring wheat, barley, involved with the North ing, what would it be? soybeans and peas in Pierce County. Dakota Soybean Council’s To please ask questions! We We are the fourth generation Research Committee? farmers have a lot on our plates, and farm near Rugby, but tracing back Five years ago, I was asked to fill a telling our story gets neglected. vacancy for a non-council position on

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- Total production contracts - Industry leading premiums Officer Elections Held The orthN Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) held officer - Flexible pricing options elections during its recent board of directors meeting. NDSGA officers elected included President Joe Ericson of Wimbledon, Vice President Ryan Pederson - Wide range of maturity of Rolette and Secretary Greg Gussiaas of Carrington. Treasurer Eric Broten of

Dazey, North Dakota, was re-elected. options available Monte Peterson of Valley City and Josh Gackle of Kulm will continue to serve as the American Soybean Association representatives to provide a voice for Contact: Matt Bohn North Dakota soybean producers on national farm policy. Logan Ferry, Manvel, Crop Production Manager is the DuPont Young Leader on the board of directors. 100 N 10th St The orthN Dakota Soybean Growers Association is a statewide, not-for-profit, Breckenridge, MN 56520 member-driven organization. It conducts legislative activities in Bismarck, North 218-643-1797 | 701-640-2279 Dakota, and Washington, D.C., to improve the sustainable prosperity of its [email protected] members and the entire soybean industry. The North Dakota organization is one www.richlandifc.com of more than 25 which are affiliated with the American Soybean Association.

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What is your favorite part of the growing season? Harvest. It’s the time of year when Do You you get to see all your hard work pay off. Why did the NDSGA board Know Beans? position interest you? I like to understand the big picture Attend NDSU Summer Field Days of things. There are so many times Featuring Soybeans and you will! while I’m sitting in the tractor that I wonder about the ins and outs of the commodities economy and how it all works and how it affects me Spencer Endrud as a farmer. What’s the journey of Buxton, ND my beans once I haul them to the elevator, and what needed to happen Tell us about your farm. to allow that? How can we grow de- This will be my fourth year farming mand for American commodities and since I took over the operation from find new markets, and what can we my dad and my uncle. My father do to better the future for the farmer? passed away of cancer during the Summer 2018 Field Day Schedule: winter of 2016, and my uncle still In your opinion, what June 14 NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center enjoys working with me. I employ issues are most pressing Crop Management Field School [Pre-registration and fee required, one full-time guy and some addition- for North Dakota farmers? information: (701) 652-2951] al seasonal help during harvest. Trade relations, not only in the July 11 NDSU Dickenson Research Extension Center sense of what’s happening as of late, Did you grow up on Field Day [Information: (701) 456-1100] but also in terms of promoting our a farm? beans over competing countries, and July 11 NDSU Williston Research Extension Center Yes, I grew up on our farm and not restricting GMO (genetically Dryland Tour at 4:00 p.m. [Information: (701) 774-4315] helped out my whole life. I always modified organism) beans. knew I wanted to farm. I just wanted July 12 Williston Research Extension Center to go out and do my own thing first. What do you like to do Irrigation Tour at 8:30 a.m. [Information: (701) 774-4315] when you’re not farming? July 16 NDSU Casselton Agronomy Seed Farm What did you do I like to attend sporting events, Tour at 5:00 p.m. [Information: (701) 347-4743] before farming? collegiate and professional. I like to I have a degree in Finance and July 17 NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center work out; it’s a nice stress reliever International Business from Bethel Field Day at 9:00 a.m. [Information: (701) 652-2951] from the farm. In the off season, I University, St. Paul, Minnesota. In love traveling to new places, especially July 18 NDSU Minot North Central Research Extension college, I had an internship in Hong abroad when I can, to experience Center Field Day at 9:00 a.m. [Information: (701) 857-7679] Kong with a multi-national con- new cultures. July 19 NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center glomerate, which connected me to Field Day at 8:00 a.m. [Information: (701) 256-2582] my first job in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you didn’t become a After about two years, I realized I farmer, what would you August 14 NDSU Oakes Irrigation Research Extension did not enjoy the corporate world have done? Field Day at 8:00 a.m. [Information: (701) 652-2951] and wanted to go back to the farm. I If I wouldn’t have become a just wasn’t ready to settle down yet, farmer and could go back to do it all so I got a rotational job in the North again, I would’ve studied something Dakota oilfields as a wireline engineer completely different, like oceanic and would go back to the farm on my exploration, and tried to get a job on days off. an exploratory boat on the ocean. —Story by Dan Lemke, photo by staff North Dakota Soybean Council (701) 566-9300 • ndsoybean.org

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Soy Growers Urge Con- Farm Groups Urge Fund- ASA Welcomes unfairly dumped imports of biodiesel gress to Rethink Tariffs ing for Farmers in Crisis USDA Announcement from Argentina and Indonesia. Soy growers, again, expressed grave More than three dozen agriculture on Plant-Breeding In March, the Commerce De- concern about the Trump administra- and rural organizations, including Innovations partment calculated final dumping tion’s use of tariffs to address China’s the American Soybean Association The mericanA Soybean Associa- rates that ranged from 60.44 percent unfair trade practices. (ASA), are urging Congress to tion (ASA) registered strong support to 86.41 percent for Argentine pro- The mericanA Soybean Associa- reauthorize the Farm and Ranch for a recent announcement by the ducers, and 92.52 percent to 276.65 tion (ASA) and several other supply Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) U.S. Department of Agriculture percent for Indonesian producers. chain stakeholders sent a letter to the with adequate funding in the next (USDA) that it has no plans to reg- The ITC’s final vote was the last House Ways & Means Committee. farm bill. ulate plants that could be developed procedural hurdle before the U.S. The letter urged Congress to develop The groups told congressional through traditional breeding tech- Commerce Department could issue a strategic plan to address problems leaders that financial risk, volatile niques, including genome editing. final antidumping orders. with China and to ensure that U.S. markets, unpredictable weather and The ASA“ commends Secretary Once the Commerce Department families are not paying the price. heavy workloads all place a significant Perdue and USDA for their decision publishes the final antidumping The groups also pointed out that strain on a farmer or rancher’s mental to clarify that plant-breeding inno- orders, the process for the initial the administration’s approach does and emotional well-being. A 2016 vations will be treated in a similar round of administrative proceedings not adequately account for the role study by the Centers for Disease manner as plants developed through for both the antidumping and the of the global supply chain in product Control and Prevention revealed that traditional breeding methods,” parallel countervailing duty petitions production and assembly, which can farmers had a much higher rate of sui- says ASA President John Heisdorffer, filed in March 2017 will be complet- take years to establish. The groups cide than any other occupation. Farm a farmer from Keota, Iowa. ed. Parties can appeal these decisions underscored that subsidies are not a leaders say that issues are exacerbated “This science-based approach in the Court of International Trade in long-term solution and that the loss by the fact that 60 percent of rural encourages innovation and New York. This action requires a new of the Chinese market would residents live in areas that suffer from economic development.” round of legal defenses and strategies be exponential. mental-health professional shortages. The ASA says that the USDA moving forward, but all duties for Net farm income has dropped by decision will also facilitate the both cases remain in place through- USDA Developing more than 50 percent since 2013, development of new and beneficial out any appeals proceedings. Procedures for Rural and current projections indicate that crop traits by reducing the cost and The .S.U government found that a Broadband Pilot the rebound could be years away. The time required to bring products to flood of dumped and subsidized bio- The .S.U Department of Agricul- Economic Research Service recently the marketplace. According to the diesel imports from Argentina and ture (USDA) is working to establish forecast net farm income to drop an- ASA, this decision will require the Indonesia resulted in market-share requirements and procedures to roll other 6.7 percent in 2018, its lowest federal government to take a lead role losses and depressed prices for domes- out the $600 million rural broadband level since 2006. in working with other countries to tic producers. These imports severely program approved by Congress in the The 2008 armF Bill established ensure that they adopt science-based injured American manufacturers and omnibus spending bill. FRSAN to provide grants to exten- regulatory systems that are consistent workers. Specifically, biodiesel im- The pilot loan and grant program sion services and nonprofit organi- with U.S. policies ports from Argentina and Indonesia adds funding to existing USDA zations that offer stress-assistance “We appreciate (the) USDA’s role surged by 464 percent from 2014 to broadband programs. programs to individuals engaged in in the regulation of biotechnology 2016, taking 18 percentage points of As agriculture continues trending farming, ranching and other agri- and Secretary Perdue’s confirmation market share from U.S. producers. into a technology-driven sector that culture-related occupations. Eligible that plant-breeding innovations, These low-priced imports prevented is increasingly dependent on access to programs include farm helplines and which can be developed through U.S. producers from earning adequate broadband technology, the American websites, community outreach and traditional breeding techniques, are returns on their substantial invest- Soybean Association (ASA) applauds education, support groups and home separate and distinct in both the ments and caused the U.S. producers the inclusion of the funds and looks delivery of assistance. science and risk to plant health,” to pull back on further investments. forward to how the program will The farm groups contend that, de- Heisdorffer says. —Story by staff enhance the soy grower’s ability spite the growing need, the FRSAN to farm, to find markets for and to has never received funding, leaving International Trade Com- transport beans. many producers without access to mission Votes in Favor of According to the Federal important behavioral health NBB in Antidumping Case Communications Commission service, and they urge Congress to The nternationalI Trade Com- (FCC), 80 percent of the 24 million reauthorize the FRSAN and to mission (ITC) voted 4-0 in favor of American households that do not provide adequate funding. the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) have reliable, affordable high-speed Fair Trade Coalition’s position that internet are in rural areas. the industry has suffered because of

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SUSTAINABILITY NEVER GOES OUT OF SEASON

REDUCED TILLAGE

Customers prefer U.S. soy because it’s sustainable. But demands for sustainability continue rising. Adopting a common practice like reducing tillage to control erosion and increase organic matter is another step forward in improving your sustainable footprint. Show your commitment to sustainability with a free truck magnet available at unitedsoybean.org/sustainability

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