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Kupec Meets With Local Farmers
Published December 11, 2023
After meeting with Clay County Farm Bureau members, Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec said property taxes were a major concern. “The value of land is going up, but what they’re actually producing on that land is not going up so…ASGA Adds VP of Science and Innovation
Published December 11, 2023
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association has hired Dr. Nicholas Storer as its vice president of science and innovation. ASGA Vice President Niel Rockstad looks forward to seeing how this new position will advance the industry. “He’ll be based out of…A Record Year for American Crystal Sugar Company
Published December 11, 2023
American Crystal Sugar Company celebrated its 50th anniversary at its annual meeting in Fargo. ACSC CEO Tom Astrup also reflected on the 2023 crop year. “From a crop standpoint, it was really a record year.” This year’s average yield of…Close the Book on the Farm Bill
Published December 11, 2023
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber remains very focused on the farm bill. “We know we have that extension, but we want to close the book,” said Weber. “The asks are in to the committees, now…An Historic Time for Soybean Demand
Published December 11, 2023
Former BUNGE Procurement Director Gordon Denny joined the latest Minnesota CropCast, produced by the University of Minnesota Extension to discuss the outlook of soybean demand. Denny says now is an historic time for soybean demand. “I have never seen so…Tools for Deer Depredation
Published December 11, 2023
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Big Game Program Supervisor Barb Keller is working closely with farmers and landowners about deer depredation. “Despite what populations are doing at a larger scale, there can always be localized areas of high deer density,”…Drone Tech Provides Leaf Level View
Published December 11, 2023
Taranis is partnering with Nutrien to bring drone data directly to farmers and crop advisors. “You can have a leaf level view that brings good advisors and suppliers together with excellent growers to really understand what’s happening on the acre,”…Renewable Energy Roundtable Talks Hydrogen
Published December 11, 2023
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute hosted the Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable at Sauk Rapids Wednesday. “We are set to see a hydrogen economy grow in Minnesota,” said Pete Wyckoff, assistant commissioner, Minnesota Department of Commerce. There are still questions regarding…Strengthening Crop Insurance
Published December 11, 2023
During the House Agriculture Committee Member Day, Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach testified in support of a strong crop insurance program as a way to save on ad hoc disaster assistance. “I believe there’s an important opportunity to address this in…