Articles tagged under: Minnesota
DNR Language Divides Drought Relief
Published April 22, 2022
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom is optimistic the differences between the House and Senate versions of drought relief can be worked out. “We could come to a resolution on a $10 million relief package quickly if we could…Treated Seed Issue Lingers
Published April 22, 2022
In the final month of the Minnesota legislative session, the disposal of unwanted seed remains on the table. "We told lawmakers unused seed goes back to the dealer and if the germ is good to use for the next year,…Wet, Dry or Normal
Published April 21, 2022
The Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook offered little insight into the season ahead. University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Jeff Strock says the back-and-forth weather is a contributing factor. "Our part of the world puts us in an equal chance of…Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…Avian Influenza Taking a Toll
Published April 20, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hosted a HPAI roundtable discussion in Willmar. A coordinated state and federal response team is there dealing with the state’s outbreak. "We've met with folks at the command center. They're working long hours, seven days a…A Two-Week Planting Delay Anticipated
Published April 14, 2022
With this past week's blizzard, Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski said there’s no way planting will start before May 1. "Where I live, once the snow has gone and the frost starts coming out, it takes two weeks." In Langdon,…Thompson Named SD State Veterinarian
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson will soon take over as South Dakota's new state veterinarian. Thompson’s last day working in Minnesota will be May 8. Minnesota’s Assistant Director Dr. Linda Glaser will serve as the interim state veterinarian starting…Walz: Ethanol is a Bridge to a Carbon-Free Future
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is glad E-15 will be available through the summer driving season. "It's an incredible market for Minnesota and an opportunity to lower fuel costs. It also reduces carbon emissions. None of us made the claim biofuels…The Most Expensive Crop Year in History
Published April 10, 2022
Minnesota's crop farmers had a profitable year in 2021. According to Minnesota Farm Business Management data, this is due to a combination of factors including higher commodity prices and crop insurance indemnities. "Even in some of the drought restricted areas,…