Articles tagged under: Minnesota

Crop Watch

Published May 15, 2019

The planters are rolling near Fisher, Minnesota. "It was a little slow getting going, but conditions are about right," says area farmer Steve Williams. "The biggest holdup right now is we're waiting for fertilizer to be spread on sugarbeet ground."…
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MN Farmer Explains Tough Times to House Ag Committee

Published May 13, 2019

The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management heard testimony on the state of the farm economy last Thursday. Northfield, Minnesota farmer Mike Peterson testified before the committee. "With the continuing slump in commodity prices, financial stress…
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Additional Trade Support Being Discussed for U.S. Farmers

Published May 10, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Glyndon, Minnesota Thursday to discuss trade with farmers. He commented on the U.S. China trade agreements, saying he and President Trump are hopeful for an agreement. Pence said things have to change in the…
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MN Lawmakers Consider Boost to Rural Mental Health Resources

Published May 3, 2019

Minnesota lawmakers are starting to consider budget bills in conference. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is asking for more money to boost trade, fight Palmer amaranth and animal diseases like African swine fever this session. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen…
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MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Policy Bill

Published May 2, 2019

The Minnesota House passed the omnibus agriculture policy bill with a vote of 81-49 Wednesday afternoon. Included in the bill is language allowing larger cities to create their own pesticide regulation system. Lawmakers debated an amendment to remove the language,…
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New Crop Scouting Event Offered for 4-H and FFAers

Published May 2, 2019

University of Minnesota Extension is offering an all-new crop scouting event for 4-H and FFA youth. The event aims to equip the next generation of agriculturists with crop scouting and pest management skills. U of M Extension youth development educator…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update at Red River Marketing Co.

Published April 30, 2019

Despite planting delays, farmers in the Elbow Lake, Minnesota area are still focus of spring fieldwork. In this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update, Red River Marketing Co. sales associate Leah Johnson says some seed is in the ground. "Farmers have been…
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