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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…Farmer Sentiment Improves
Published December 10, 2023
The Purdue University and CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose five points in November. Purdue University Director of Commercial Agriculture Dr. James Mintert says farmers feel better about their current conditions than a year ago. A surprising harvest was likely…MAELC Encourages New Ag Teachers
Published December 10, 2023
The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council is hosting the Midwest Regional Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium in January. The event is for ag ed students. “They meet other first year teachers that are learning about looking for a job, contracts, interviewing,…AgroTech Brings Positive ROI
Published December 10, 2023
After its start in 2014, AgroTech USA has been working to find efficiencies for farmers. Co-founder James Paterson says the company is focused on phosphorus deficiency. Higher Ph soils can mean phosphorus is less available to plants. “You may only…Filling the Veterinarian Gap
Published December 10, 2023
A shift in herd size and scope of need has resulted in a drop in the number of food animal veterinarians in rural areas. Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. James Bennett says their organization is asking state legislators to…Ag Census Coming Early ’24
Published December 10, 2023
The Census of Agriculture is scheduled to be released February 13. The census is released by USDA every five years providing an in-depth look at farming operations across the country. "We’ll look at new things that are coming," said National…A Shift in ND Soybean Marketing
Published December 10, 2023
North Dakota Soybean Council Director of Market Development Jena Bjertness says the primary customer for North Dakota soybeans has changed. Rather than the whole bean buyer in China, North Dakota beans are going to be destined for domestic markets. The…