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North Dakota APUC Funds Seven Projects
Published July 31, 2019
The North Dakota Agriculture Products Utilization Commission awarded $312,375 for seven projects at their July quarterly meeting. Included in the funding is $23,550 for the North Dakota State University Plant Sciences Department to obtain, evaluate and disseminate findings regarding the…MFU Minute
Published July 31, 2019
Minnesota Farmer Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey is preparing for a series of Rural Voice Discussion forums. Learn more about the event in this edition of the MFU Minute.ND Harvest Begins with a Strong Winter Wheat Crop
Published July 31, 2019
Hazen, North Dakota farmer John Weinand has finished winter wheat harvest. Weinand says yields ranged from the upper 50s to 80s. "The wheat quality is excellent." he says. "Protein ranged from 12 to 14 percent, which is good for winter…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 31, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association will be at Farmfest, August 6-8 in Redwood Falls. Get the details from Ashley Kohls, executive director, in the Minnesota Beef Update.Five Important Principles to Soil Health
Published July 31, 2019
During the first part of the Trinity Creek Ranch Soil Health Field Day, attendees took a closer look at regenerating soils. The ranch is following five principles for soil health: keeping soil covered, minimizing disturbances, using plant diversity, keeping a…MN Farmers Strive to Leave a Legacy of Better Soils
Published July 31, 2019
The annual Trinity Creek Ranch Soil Health Field Day featured a diversified cattle and crop operation near Red Lake Falls. Trinity Creek Ranch owner David Miller started raising cover crops in 2012 with one field to graze cattle. Seven years…MN Corn Matters
Published July 31, 2019
Farmfest takes place August 6-8 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Learn more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann in this edition of Corn Matters.Trade Negotiations to Resume in September
Published July 31, 2019
The White House has released a statement, calling the trade talks between the United States and China “constructive.” Agricultural trade was on the agenda and the Trump Administration says China has confirmed its commitment to increases purchases of U.S. farm…Canola Minute
Published July 31, 2019
Research continues to be done on flea beetle injury in canola. Learn more from NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center cropping systems specialist Lesley Lubenow in the latest Canola Minute.