Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Beck’s Expands Research and Distribution in Minnesota
Published August 15, 2025
Beck’s Hybrids hosted its Becknology Days event on Tuesday at its new location in Olivia, Minnesota. CEO Scott Beck says the company is building a new facility south of town that will serve as both a distribution site and a…Drought Conditions Improve in Northern Plains
Published August 14, 2025
The latest Drought Monitor report shows drought conditions in North Dakota have improved since last week, with only 35 percent of the state considered within the abnormally dry range. That’s down from last week’s 48 percent. South Dakota’s drought conditions…Multiple Agencies Respond to Shelly Grain Elevator Blaze
Published August 11, 2025
A major fire destroyed a large grain elevator in Shelly, Minnesota. The fire started early Friday morning, prompting the Norman County Sheriff’s Office to order a precautionary evacuation of all Shelly residents. Fire departments from across the region responded quickly,…Herbicide Impact on Sugarbeets Under Study in Minnesota
Published July 18, 2025
University of Minnesota Extension held its Crops and Soils Day in Crookston this week, where they covered a variety of topics about small grains diseases, soil health and management, and research into how herbicides are impacting the sugarbeet crop. Extension…Farmers Eye Hemp Amid Low Corn and Soybean Prices
Published July 14, 2025
A new rotational crop is starting to make its way onto some farms in the Northern Plains. Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Director of Business and Industry Development Harold Stanislawski says there's a place for hemp in production agriculture. "I think…Wet Feet in Pockets of Upper Midwest
Published July 9, 2025
Due to high-volume rains, standing water has been seen in the region. "Overall, the corn crop is looking pretty good, but we have these areas that received quite a bit of rainfall around Renville, Willmar, and Fargo," says University of…MN Corn & Soybean Acres Trimmed Back
Published June 30, 2025
In Minnesota, this year’s planted acreage totals 8.5 million acres for corn and 7 million acres for soybeans. Corn and soybean acreage are both down 400,000 acres from last year. Spring wheat totals 1.2 million acres, down slightly from 2024.…Strong Start for Small Grains
Published May 30, 2025
At Fosston, Minnesota, crop emergence is off to a strong start. “The wheat’s coming up real nice,” said farmer Kyle Vig. “The soybeans, of course, haven't emerged yet, but the corn looks good; everything's nice and even." The recent cold…More Rain Will be Needed
Published May 30, 2025
Starbuck, Minnesota farmer Paul Freeman is optimistic about this year’s crop after a swift planting season. “The later planted stuff got delayed a little bit with the rain, but when you make a living off of rain and sunshine, you…