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Local Farmers Focused on the Snowmelt

Published March 21, 2019

Local farmers are starting to think about planting season, and a few warm days are helping. Sugarbeet growers in the northern part of the Red River Valley would like to be in the field by the first week of May.…

Disaster Loans Available for MN Farmers

Published March 19, 2019

The Rural Finance Authority Board is issuing a disaster declaration for Minnesota. This makes low interest loans available for farmers who have suffered barn collapses or other damage to record winter snowfall. The program is offering financing to repair existing…

Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant

Published March 14, 2019

While it’s still in the very early stages of planning and fundraising, there is a feeling of optimism surrounding Epitome Energy’s plan to build a soybean crush in Crookston. Minnesota soybean farmer Mike Skaug had a feeling of support as…

Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions

Published March 13, 2019

Nearly 100 Minnesota farm structures have failed in the winter conditions and 50 animals have perished as a result. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Joe Martin says the hardest hit area is southeastern Minnesota, but the northern and west…

Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages

Published March 11, 2019

Many farmers and ranchers in Minnesota have received damage or loss of barns, sheds and grain storage due to heavy snow loads and/or high winds. As a result, those producers may be eligible for low interest loans by contacting their…

Plant Health Key to Successful Crop

Published March 3, 2019

Speaking on a farmer panel at Commodity Classic, Winnebago, Minnesota farmer Todd Golly said plant health is the reason he uses fungicide on his corn. "We have plant health issues every year, whether it's too much water or drought. With…

MN Farmers Want Tax Conformity at State Level

Published March 1, 2019

Tax conformity tops the wish list for soybean farmers in the Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Petefish says it's a challenging situation with the federal government and state government being so different on deductions and the…

MN Lawmakers Dive Into Budget Discussions

Published March 1, 2019

Minnesota’s budget and economic outlook has weakened since November. Lobbyist Bruce Kleven says that’s not a surprise, but adjustments will need to be made to the governor’s proposed budget. "Governor Walz will either have to revise his proposal or if…

MN FFA Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

Published February 28, 2019

The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association will add nine inductees into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame for 2019. Among the inductees are AgCentric program manager Judy Barka of Watkins; Nancy Dahlman, Cokato, who was one of the first female State…

MN Releases February Budget and Economic Forecast

Published February 28, 2019

The Minnesota Management and Budget office has released the February budget and economic forecast. Since November, the outlook has weakened. The projected balance for the coming biennium is $1.052 billion, $492 million less than the previous forecast of $1.544 billion.…

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Local Farmers Focused on the Snowmelt

Disaster Loans Available for MN Farmers

Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant

Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions

Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages

Plant Health Key to Successful Crop

MN Farmers Want Tax Conformity at State Level

MN Lawmakers Dive Into Budget Discussions

MN FFA Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

MN Releases February Budget and Economic Forecast

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