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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published August 9, 2021
Outside markets dropped overnight with concerns about the pandemic and its impact on travel. Rains were also seen in parts of the Cornbelt over the weekend. Find out more in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the…Worthington Ag Parts Closes SD Location
Published August 8, 2021
The Worthington Ag Parts location in Watertown, South Dakota has closed. This location has been in operation since 1983.AgriGrowth Announces New Hire
Published August 8, 2021
Effective September 27, Josie Lonetti will take over as the new director of strategic engagement for the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. Lonetti currently serves as the associated director of public policy for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 8, 2021
During this past week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, Charlie Perry of Prairie's Edge Agri-Service said 70-to-80 bushel wheat yields have been seen south of Fargo. "A lot of people are pretty puzzled on where that may have come from, but hopefully…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 6, 2021
Crops in the Brownton, Minnesota area weren’t looking too bad until this last week. That’s according to farmer Jeff Kosek, who serves on the Northarvest Bean Growers Association board of directors. The area hasn’t received any measurable rain since around…Fischbach Meets with MN Farmers to Discuss Drought
Published August 6, 2021
Drought is one of the top concerns for Minnesota agriculture right now. "As I meet with farmers, we've been talking a lot about what can be done to help," said Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach. "If this drought continues, we'll need…A Pleasant Surprise at Harvest
Published August 6, 2021
Crookston, Minnesota farmer Kevin Capistran is finished with his small grain harvest. Capistran had concerns about shriveled kernels and lower test weights, but he is pleasantly surprised. "Test weights are fine and size isn't too bad." The spring wheat harvested…Support for Emerging Farmers
Published August 6, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is establishing an office that will focus exclusively on emerging farmers. Assistant Commissioner Patrice Bailey says this effort can help people make the transition from consumer to producer. Minnesota is the first state in the…‘Right to Repair’
Published August 6, 2021
Last month, President Biden issued an executive order that gives farmers the right to repair their own equipment. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap says farmers need to be productive and should be able to work on their own…