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Farm and Food Legacy Award Goes to Torkelson, Rest

Published October 30, 2026

Two retiring Minnesota lawmakers are being recognized for their contributions to agriculture and rural communities. State Senator Ann Rest and State Representative Paul Torkelson received the inaugural Minnesota AgriGrowth Farm and Food Legacy Award. Torkelson served 18 years in the Minnesota…

Farm Bill, E15 and Farm Aid Top Lame-Duck Agenda

Published October 29, 2026

Congress faces a crowded agenda when lawmakers return after the midterm elections. "I'm hopeful that we can get a farm bill done and I think it's just so critically important for Rural America that we get one," said Matt Wohlman,…

Carbon: A New Cash Crop

Published October 29, 2026

More than 30 years after helping launch an ethanol plant in Luverne, Minnesota, Agri-Energy founder David Kolsrud remains optimistic about the future of biofuels. Speaking at the Minnesota AgriGrowth Fall Summit, Kolsrud recalled the challenges of raising capital for the…

AgriGrowth Takes Input on Grow 2040

Published October 13, 2026

AgriGrowth has completed the first phase of its effort to support Minnesota’s food and agriculture economy. The Grow 2040 initiative is focused on four primary areas; strong generational farms, world-class processing, an integrated export and transportation infrastructure and a global…

A Disconnect From Farming

Published June 13, 2026

A new survey from AgriGrowth Council found broad concern about Minnesota's economy and a growing disconnect between consumers and agriculture. Executive Director Darren Broten said pessimism crosses political lines. "Essentially almost two-thirds of Minnesotans think that the economy in Minnesota…

In-Season Crop Decisions Impacted by Tight Margins

Published May 14, 2026

Farm Management Specialist Kent Thiesse, who moderated the AgriGrowth Spring Economic Forecast program, said crop margins remain extremely tight. “We came into the year probably below break-even levels for most producers,” said Thiesse. “Now with the issues with the war…

Minnesotans Pessimistic About Their Financial Situation

Published May 14, 2026

Early results from AgriGrowth’s first Agriculture and Food Economy Survey point to growing concern about Minnesota’s economic outlook. “There’s a lot of pessimism out there, economic frustration, anxiety,” said Darin Broten, executive director, AgriGrowth. The survey included 500 registered Minnesota…

Regulatory Environment Not Keeping Up with the Pace of Innovation

Published October 31, 2025

Using technology and innovation was the topic for one of the forums at the AgriGrowth Fall Summit. Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Executive Vice President Mike Metzger highlighted its leader-follower autonomous trucks. "To date, we've logged 70,000 miles autonomously on the North…

AgriGrowth Launches Effort to Reclaim MN Agriculture’s Competitive Edge

Published October 31, 2025

In the words of AgriGrowth Executive Director Darin Broten, Minnesota Agriculture has 'lost its mojo' and is now at a competitive disadvantage to its neighboring states. The organization is working on a multiyear effort to build its vision for Minnesota…

A Path to a Stronger MN Agriculture & Food Economy

Published October 25, 2025

Minnesota AgriGrowth is hosting its Fall Summit on Thursday in St. Louis Park. This year's summit builds off AgriGrowth's focus on building a clear vision for the state's farm and food economy. "It is clear as day that Minnesota is adrift, and…

Articles tagged under: AgriGrowth

Farm and Food Legacy Award Goes to Torkelson, Rest

Farm Bill, E15 and Farm Aid Top Lame-Duck Agenda

Carbon: A New Cash Crop

AgriGrowth Takes Input on Grow 2040

A Disconnect From Farming

In-Season Crop Decisions Impacted by Tight Margins

Minnesotans Pessimistic About Their Financial Situation

Regulatory Environment Not Keeping Up with the Pace of Innovation

AgriGrowth Launches Effort to Reclaim MN Agriculture’s Competitive Edge

A Path to a Stronger MN Agriculture & Food Economy

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