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An Increased Interest in Raising Canola
Published July 11, 2019
The Minnesota Canola Council held their annual Canola Production Center Field Day in Roseau on Wednesday. Executive Director Beth Nelson says the interest in raising canola continues to grow. "We are projected to have 59,000 acres in canola, up 26…Southern MN Farmers “Working on Plan C”
Published July 11, 2019
The wet weather continues to create challenges for farmers and ranchers trying to put up hay and plant cover crops. According to Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Landuyt, some producers in the southern part of the state are even working…Canola Growers Practice Responsible Insecticide Use
Published July 11, 2019
Minnesota Canola Production Center agronomist Dave Grafstrom says defending the use of insecticides is a concern. "As an agricultural community, we're not just randomly applying products. We have a reason for doing it," explains Grafstrom. "The environment needs to be…A Decision to Stay in the Business
Published July 11, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Summer Tour made many stops throughout the day including a seedstock cattle farm and a hoop barn designed to feed Holstein calves. The tour also stopped at Chokio, Minnesota, where the Blackwelder Family operates County…MN Cattlemen Explore the Agricultural Diversity of Morris
Published July 11, 2019
The rainy weather didn’t stop nearly 800 pairs of cowboy boots from gathering for the 39th annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour. It was a jam-packed day visiting farms and agricultural businesses around Morris. While the main focus was…USDA Extends Acreage Reporting Deadline for MN and ND
Published July 10, 2019
Due to heavy moisture and flooding, USDA is extending the deadline for farmers to report spring seeded crops in 12 states, including Minnesota and North Dakota. That means farmers in those states will have until July 22 to file an…Lodging and Pest Management a Focus on Small Grains Tour
Published July 10, 2019
It was too muddy and wet to walk the fields for University of Minnesota Extension small grains tour near Oklee, Minnesota on Wednesday. Before the tour, the area received three inches of rain. Instead, 20 small grain growers met in…Regional Basis Levels Mixed
Published July 10, 2019
Cash basis levels at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mixed, a similar situation for at least two weeks reflecting a change to the September contract. Corn basis levels range from 37 to 90…NBB Discusses Response for RFS and Trade Decisions
Published July 10, 2019
The Renewable Fuel Standard volume obligations got attention as the National Biodiesel Board met by conference call Tuesday. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson says one of the biggest frustrations is the EPA’s use of small refinery waivers. The National…