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MN Wheat Minute
Published July 12, 2023
Tune in to Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers On-Farm Research Coordinator Melissa Carlson in the latest MN Wheat Minute and learn about upcoming crop tours.Corn Matters
Published July 12, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Association is heading to Washington D.C. Hear more from MN Corn Past President Bryan Biegler in the latest Corn Matters.Early Cercospora Detection
Published July 12, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company and USDA are partnering to create early cercospora detection data. General Agronomist Joe Hastings says scientists are using DNA sampling. "We found 100 percent of our samples during the week of July 4 all had cercospora…MN Beef Update
Published July 12, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Regional Director Angie Ford talks about the Summer Beef Tour coming up on July 18th.Take Proactive Steps Against Anthrax
Published July 12, 2023
Anthrax has not been confirmed in North Dakota since 2021. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Gerald Stokka advises ranchers to be alert for the disease, especially in areas where outbreaks happened previously. "The disease can preserve itself by producing spores that remain…MFU Minute
Published July 12, 2023
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the House Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Minnesota. Wertish was one of five agriculture and rural stakeholders testifying at the hearing.A Bearish Report
Published July 12, 2023
In the July supply and demand report, USDA pegged 2023 corn production at 15.3 billion bushels with an average yield of 177.5 bushels per acre. That's above the average pre-report trade guess of 176.6 bushels per acre. Soybean production is…Biden Administration Pledges $300 Million Against Climate Change
Published July 12, 2023
The Biden administration pledged $300 million to measure greenhouse gas emissions generated by agriculture. This is part of the administration’s goal to reach zero net emissions by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 percent of U.S. emissions according to the…Pest Problems
Published July 12, 2023
The early-season heat could impact pest management. According to University of Minnesota Entomology Professor Ian MacRae, the number of insect generations can be sped up in that scenario. “When that happens, it means you have a mixed population of caterpillars,…