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4-H Ag Ambassadors Advocate for Agriculture
Published October 2, 2023
Kari Matejka is serving her second year as a state 4-H ag ambassador “We get to advocate for agriculture especially to youth so the future is secure for agriculture in Minnesota.” Matejka, who is from Martin County, has learned public…Long-Term Benefits of Cover Crops
Published October 2, 2023
Natural Resource Conservation Service cover crop seeding rates for cereal rye have changed this year due to lack of moisture according to University of Minnesota Extension Soil Health Specialist Anna Cates. “In a dry year you have to worry about…Being First is a Hurdle for Carbon Pipeline Projects
Published October 2, 2023
The proposed carbon pipelines are receiving pushback from some groups as they work to secure permitting in the Midwest. American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis says it can be difficult to do something that’s never been done before. “There’s people…Great Conditions for Potato Harvest
Published October 2, 2023
According to Karlstad, Minnesota farmer Justin Dagen, harvest has been stop-and-go with frequent rains. Rain totals from May through August was below normal, but crops have done well. “Our farm received approximately 55 percent of normal precipitation, but it came…Fall Equipment Market Is Hot
Published October 2, 2023
With a better-than-expected crop, Steffes Group President Scott Steffes is looking for farm equipment prices to remain strong this fall. “We still have a shortage of equipment so what’s going to be out there is going to be pretty well…Profit Margins Tighten
Published October 2, 2023
Looking ahead, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Senior Vice President Nate Kauffman sees farm profit margins tightening. This scenario is happening after a time of strong profitability. "They’re in a good position to be able to withstand some of…Harvest Progress Made in Ada, Minnesota Area
Published October 2, 2023
The sugarbeet pre-pile harvest continues for Rebecca Sip near Ada, Minnesota. The soybean crop has been uneven. “When you’re combining, there’s some green in with the soybeans, but the soybeans themselves can be at like ten percent moisture.” Corn harvest…Farm Bill’s Role in the 2024 Election
Published October 2, 2023
According to Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt the Farm Bill will become a big factor in the next election cycle for swing states. “Like in every election where you have the magical number of seven or eight blue and red…Closing Out Emergency Livestock Relief Programs
Published October 2, 2023
North Dakota FSA Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen explains that Emergency Relief Programs are closing out for livestock producers. In 2021 North Dakota livestock producers received $68 million in Emergency Livestock Relief Program payments. “In 2021, the entire state was in…