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Soil Fertility Minute
Published January 26, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnestoa Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma joins us to talk about spring wheat applications. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education CouncilMCGA Focuses on Educating Legislative Leaders
Published January 26, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard Syverson says educating new legislators is a top priority. "We've had a lot of work to do just with education. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang and Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam…GM Corn Debate Still Unanswered
Published January 26, 2023
With Mexico's proposed ban on biotech corn imports, National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag says it would take years before corn growers could produce enough conventional corn to fill the gap. "Secretary Vilsack is in agreement that our GM-product…Splitting the Bill
Published January 26, 2023
A bill dealing with North Dakota Corn Checkoff funding has been introduced to the North Dakota legislature. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer says House Bill 1153 would share corn checkoff assessment funding between the council and…MN Wheat Minute
Published January 26, 2023
The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings are starting soon. Tune in to Minnesota Wheat CEO Charlie Vogel the latest MN Wheat Minute to find out more.A Possible Status Change for Soybean Checkoff Council
Published January 26, 2023
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Legislative Liaison Phil Murphy says a bill going through the North Dakota Legislature would eliminate the North Dakota Soybean Council's role as a state entity. Murphy says if passed, this bill would allow more financial…Beef Commission Structure Debated
Published January 26, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth says House Bill 1275 reconfigures parts of the state beef checkoff system to increase awareness and transparency. "It relates to the appointment process and how we get that notification out for the open…MFU Minute
Published January 26, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Director Stu Lourey is happy with Governor Walz's budget. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.Dry Bean Scene
Published January 26, 2023
Northarvest's Bean Day took place January 20, 2023 in Fargo, ND. Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Brazier recaps the event. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.