Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Walz Seeks E15 Emergency Waiver
Published April 6, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wants EPA Administrator Michael Regan to allow the use of E15 during the summer driving season. In a letter, Walz says the EPA can use its emergency waiver authority. Walz also says allowing the use of…MN Prepares for More Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Published March 28, 2022
On Sunday, a third case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial turkey farm in Stearns County, Minnesota. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says 36,000 turkeys were depopulated from that farm. According to Petersen, more Highly Pathogenic…Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in MN
Published March 28, 2022
Minnesota has two confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The infected flocks include a commercial turkey operation in Meeker County and a backyard mixed-bird case in Mower County. These are the first cases reported in Minnesota since 2015. The…State Exports Rebound to $24 Billion in 2021
Published March 24, 2022
Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining, and manufactured products rebounded from 2020, with an increase of 17 percent to $24 billion in 2021. According to a report by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, not only did exports recover…Key Deadlines Coming Up in MN Legislature
Published March 20, 2022
With deadlines approaching in the Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Mike Sundin says the last few weeks have been hectic. "Lawmakers are trying to get last minute items in and I've had to reject a few things in…Farmers Hope for a Good Start to Spring Planting
Published March 18, 2022
Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad says there should be enough soil moisture for a good start to spring planting, especially for sugarbeets. "Hopefully, we can get a decent start to planting in April through early May." Rockstad says all of…The EPA Approves MN-Specific Dicamba Requirements for 2022
Published March 16, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency approved Minnesota’s request to set specific dates for dicamba application in 2022. Over-the-top dicamba applications cannot be made south of Interstate 94 after June 12 in Minnesota. Dicamba’s application cut-off date north of Interstate 94 continues…American Soybean Association Recognizes Worth
Published March 13, 2022
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth received the American Soybean Association’s Outstanding State Volunteer Award at the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes dedication and contributions of volunteers with at least three years of service to the soybean industry. Worth is…Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Reviewed in Senate
Published March 5, 2022
When President Biden talked about the higher prices of shipping goods on ocean vessels in the State of the Union address last week, a reference was made to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. This proposal is sponsored by Minnesota Senator…