Ag Business Articles
Seeking Convenience
Published February 20, 2022
Potatoes USA President and CEO Blair Richardson has seen a convenience trend amongst consumers. "Consumers are looking for small medley potatoes, pre-packaged things and easy to use at home." The traditional bags of russet potatoes are still in demand, but…Three Farmers Elected to MPPA Board
Published February 18, 2022
Vince Baack of North Mankato, Brandon Schafer of Goodhue and Tim Schwartz of Sleepy Eye were elected to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association board of directors. Leadership roles remained the same with John Anderson of Belgrade as president, Vince Baack…Corn Matters
Published February 18, 2022
A Corn Trade School will be held in Alexandria, Minnesota March 16. In this edition of Corn Matters, Northern Crops Institute Executive Director Mark Jirik says this event will provide an inside view of trade policy and market development. This…Minnesota Wheat Source
Published February 18, 2022
The Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council was a partner in the International Crop Expo this past week. MWRPC Executive Director Charlie Vogel is our guest in this week's Minnesota Wheat Source.Minnesota Beef Update
Published February 18, 2022
This edition of the Minnesota Beef Update highlights a new national beef advocacy program. This update is made possible by the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association.MN Farm Bureau Minute
Published February 18, 2022
In the weekly update from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, Public Policy Director Amber Glaeser reports the long-awaited drought relief bill is moving in the legislature.Canola Yields Increasing Year-by-Year
Published February 18, 2022
During the NDSU Extension Getting It Right virtual canola research production update meeting, Extension Agronomist Hans Kandel said canola yields have been increasing by just over 17 pounds per year. "The increase was encouraged by two things, the increase in…No End in Sight for Supply Chain Headache
Published February 18, 2022
NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman believes it will take time to work through the current supply chain shortages. "There'll probably be some relief by next year, but I don't see any relief before planting." This has been a…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 18, 2022
In this week's edition of the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Endres highlights the benefits of strip-tillage for dry edible beans. During this past week's International Crop Expo, Endres addressed tillage, cover crops and weed suppression…