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Nitrogen Smart Workshops Coming Up in February
Published January 31, 2022
The University of Minnesota Extension will host a series of Nitrogen Smart Trainings in February. Extension Educator in Water Resources Brad Carlson says these events will be in person across Minnesota. "We'll be in Elbow Lake on March 22 at…Regenerative Agriculture Improves Topsoil
Published January 31, 2022
Understanding Ag partner Gabe Brown says there’s six core principles to regenerative agriculture that helps improve topsoil regeneration and water cycling. "Number one is context; nature always operates in context. The second principle is least amount of chemical or mechanical…Crop Insurance Guarantees Calculated in February
Published January 31, 2022
Farmers who have not enrolled or elected in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs have until March 15 to make a decision. "Quite frankly, with prices rallying the way they have, neither program at FSA looks good…Flooding Possible in Red River Valley
Published January 31, 2022
The National Weather Service Grand Forks has issued its first flood outlook for the spring. Meteorologist Austin Perroux says minor to moderate flooding is anticipated. "We had that drought for the last year and started out with below normal moisture.…Supply Chain Will “Figure Out What It Needs”
Published January 31, 2022
Farmers and retail managers were asking about product availability at the KMOT Ag Expo. BASF District Manager Mike Odegaard expects the supply chain to figure out what it needs. "Have patience. The channel will find a way to supply maybe…Agronomy on Ice
Published January 31, 2022
Agronomy on Ice is on the schedule tomorrow and Wednesday on Devils Lake. Agronomy on Ice can best be described as an ag event with a tailgating atmosphere on a frozen lake. There's 20 inches of ice on Creel Bay…House Panel Seeks Information on Rising Prices
Published January 31, 2022
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, who chairs the House subcommittee on economic and consumer policy, sent a letter to major U.S. meat processing companies asking for information about price increase son beef, pork, and chicken products. The companies included Tyson Foods, JBS…Concentration Not Affecting Pork Prices, Says NPPC
Published January 31, 2022
Pork prices are rising, but not from concentration in the meat packing industry. According to a report from the National Pork Producers Council, pork prices are increasing due to strong demand, high input costs and labor shortages. Concentration levels today…Increasing Livestock Profitability
Published January 31, 2022
University of Minnesota Cow/Calf Reproduction Extension Educator Eric Mousel says improving or maintaining the weaning percentage of cow herds is an issue everywhere. "We really struggle particularly with winter and spring calving with calf health because of the cold. We…