A Time of Change

Published Yesterday

American Agriculture has had an export-centric philosophy for generations. Geopolitical specialist Jacob Shapiro said that will change as U.S. export customers try to be more self-sufficient in food production. Shapiro spoke at the inaugural Bob Bergland Agriculture Lecture Services at…

Corcoran Takes on Foundation Role

Published Yesterday

Erin Corcoran is the new program coordinator for the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture. This organization was previously known as the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation. Corcoran has been with the University of Minnesota Extension for the past two years.

Loeffler Picked for SBA

Published Yesterday

President-Elect Donald Trump has selected former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration. It was reported Loeffler was under consideration for agriculture secretary, but that job went to Texas native Brooke Rollins.

Navarro Returns

Published Yesterday

Peter Navarro is back for the second Trump administration. Navarro was named a senior trade advisor, a role he also had during Trump’s first term. Navarro promoted an aggressive trade policy against China during his first time in the administration.

Cordonnier Increases Brazilian Crop Forecast

Published Yesterday

South American crop consultant Michael Cordonnier has bumped his Brazil soybean crop estimate to 170 million metric tons. That’s up two million tons from his last forecast. Cordonnier said there are some regional concerns about dryness in western Parana, southern…

200 Bushel Corn Average in NW MN

Published December 4, 2024

The corn yields in northern Minnesota's University of Minnesota Extension variety trials did well. "The trials were done at Crookston and the average yield of the trial was a little under 200 bushels an acre which is quite good, much…

Happy With Canola Field Trials

Published December 4, 2024

The University of Minnesota released its crop variety trials this past week. Research Agronomist Dave Grafstrom says the canola trials turned out well. "We look at what canola varieties do well here in the Roseau County area. For this year,…

A Path Forward for Green Ammonia

Published December 4, 2024

Green ammonia fertilizer feeds the crop while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan said this year’s Green Ammonia Summit will consider the opportunities with green ammonia. "We're going to be…

Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows, Trade Concerns Linger

Published December 4, 2024

This month’s Ag Economy Barometer report showed a continued improvement in farmer sentiment, but will that positivity translate into more spending and investing? "People have a more optimistic view but, does that translate to changes in behavior? We have some…

Liberty ULTRA Ready for ’25 Growing Season

Published December 4, 2024

BASF's new Liberty ULTRA herbicide has a lower use rate. "Obviously, you're going to be able to cover more acres with less product," said BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert. "I think that's going to be very important from a…

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A Time of Change

Corcoran Takes on Foundation Role

Loeffler Picked for SBA

Navarro Returns

Cordonnier Increases Brazilian Crop Forecast

200 Bushel Corn Average in NW MN

Happy With Canola Field Trials

A Path Forward for Green Ammonia

Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows, Trade Concerns Linger

Liberty ULTRA Ready for ’25 Growing Season

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