Dry Bean Scene
In the Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Research Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch outlines the latest white mold research for dry bean growers. Click here.
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Sugarbeet Report
In the Sugarbeet Report, American Sugarbeet Growers Association CEO and Executive Vice President Luther Markwart talks about surgarbeet prices. Click here.
Momentum Builds for Year-round E15
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said support for E15 is stronger than ever as lawmakers prepare for this week’s House vote. “We have so much real momentum right now,” Skor said. “You’ve got farmers, ethanol producers, fuel retailers and the…
Farm Measures Remain Stalled at Capitol
The Minnesota legislative session is entering its final week and Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says there’s still a lot of work to be done. "It's a bit of a mixed bag for agriculture, at the moment. We did pass the…
Ranch Profits Mask Difficult Year for North Dakota Crop Farmers
NDSU Extension’s latest Agriculture by the Numbers shows a stark contrast in net farm incomes between Red River Valley farms versus Northern Plains farms outside the valley. Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says much of that comes from the…
Livestock Water Concerns in North Dakota
Low spring runoff and below-average precipitation could lead to access issues for adequate, good-quality water for livestock this spring. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Jake Galbreath says they’ve received multiple reports of water sources that are either low, dried up or toxic…
A Significant Step in Expanding Milk Options in School
USDA has issued an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This provision allows schools and child nutrition providers to offer whole and two percent milk options. That includes flavored and unflavored milk options. The International…
Healthy Balance Sheets in Cattle Sector
The cattle industry continues to benefit from strong markets. Fallon Savage, senior vice president of corporate credit, Farm Credit Services of America, said the balance sheets are healthy. A disciplined approach is being seen by cattle producers. “Most of them…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Processing and Meats Facility Manager Robert Kasal provides an update on the opening of the new meat processing facility in Staples. Click here.
MN Beef Update
In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt recaps the recent board meeting and planning session. Listen here.
