AGRICULTURE

BEET TOPics - Issue 04 "Time is Money During Planting Season" is now available in the "BEET TOPics" section of the "Research & Resource" area of the website or can be viewed by clicking here. This issue covers the restrictions for Laudis Herbicide use in corn, financial impacts of delayed sugarbeet planting and the needed preparations for the 2012 NDSU Planter Test Stand.

Posted January 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm.

2012 Lime Information:

A new "Spent Lime Quicksheet" can be found in the "Research & Resource" section of the Agriculture Website. The Quicksheet highlights the many benefits of utilizing spent lime including the fertility advantages associated with the application.

The following is from  MDFC Operations regarding 2011 of Lime:

Agricultural Lime from Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Farmers and businesses can pick up agricultural lime from Minn-Dak farmers cooperative. There is no cost for the lime but starting August 1, 2009 there will be a $1.00 per ton handling/loading fee. Anyone wanting to obtain lime must first fill out an Agricultural Lime Procurement Form (ALP), which can be obtained by contacting Pete Jensen ((701) 671-1376), Ron Ehlert ((701) 671-1382) or the Factory Office ((701) 671-1338).

This form along with Minn-Dak’s current Agricultural Liming Material Label and a typical nutrient/trace element analysis will be sent back. Once the ALP Form has been filled out and returned a farmer or business can pick up the lime. The ALP form is kept on file so if a farmer or business has picked up lime in previous years it is not necessary to fill out another form.

Please contact Ron Ehlert or the Factory office for loading locations and times.

Hours of operation for loading as of August 4 are: Monday-Thursday 7 am to 7 pm; Friday 7 am to 4 pm.

Weather events will interrupt loading so be sure to call before coming.

Click on this link for questions regarding purchasing of sugar/ sugar products (United Sugars)