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Four Elected to MPPA Board
Published February 5, 2021
During the virtual annual meeting, Minnesota Pork Producers Association delegates elected four people to the board. Those members are John Anderson of Belgrade, Bill Drager of Mapleton, Todd Marotz of Sleepy Eye and Mike Mouw of Leota.Farmers Supportive of Streamlined Drain Tile Permits
Published February 4, 2021
Testimony was heard in the North Dakota House Thursday morning on HB 1437 that would streamline the process of applying for drain tile permits. In supportive testimony, Carrington farmer Doug Zenk said this would help remove local politics. "This bill…Doing More With Less
Published February 4, 2021
With the changing times in agriculture, it seems like farmers have less time to cover more acres. This is one point made by U of M Extension small grains specialist Jochum Wiersma. "How do we manage that," asks Wiersma." Apply…Former Klobuchar Staffer Takes USDA Post
Published February 4, 2021
USDA has named Anne Knapke as its deputy assistant secretary for congressional relations. Most recently, Knapke was a senior program officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Previously, Knapke was a legislative director for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar.MN Pork Checkoff Board Elects Four New Members
Published February 4, 2021
Four individuals have been elected to the Minnesota Pork Board executive board. Chris Compart of Nicollet, Amber Portner of New Ulm, Abbie Redalen of Lanesboro and Brian Schwartz of Sleepy Eye will serve three-year terms.A Lay-by Strategy Used to Control Resistant Weeds
Published February 4, 2021
After a beautiful fall and an open winter, growers are looking forward to planting season. Bayer Field Sales Rep David McGlynn says farmers are also prepared for crop fertility. "In the fall of 2020, guys had really good fall application…EPA Nominee Talks WOTUS and Biofuels Policy in Confirmation Hearing
Published February 4, 2021
The Waters of the United States rule, the Renewable Fuel Standard and other regulations were part of EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan’s confirmation hearing. Regarding WOTUS, "I think courts will give us a ruling, but I also don't want to…U.S. Soybean Shipments Keep Up, Outstanding Corn Shipments Remain
Published February 4, 2021
Strong export sales for corn and soybeans have been a story for the markets. In monitoring shipment follow-through, Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried thinks the soybeans are keeping up well. "We are selling soybeans and shipping them…Changes Coming to Crop Insurance in 2021
Published February 4, 2021
Crop insurance changes were highlighted during the Countryside Insurance Agency annual farmer meeting on Tuesday. A Quality Loss Option is now available and if selected, farmers can improve actual production history for years when they suffered a quality loss. "That's…