Articles tagged under: Minnesota
An Unclear Future of Drought Relief for MN Ag
Published November 7, 2021
Earlier this fall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proposed drought aid for livestock producers and farmers using COVID relief money. Without having a special session, Minnesota Senator Torrey Westrom is not confident how or if that money will be coming to…Walz Waives Hours of Service for Feed Hauls
Published November 4, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order on Wednesday to waive trucking regulations to support livestock producers as they secure their feed needs. Drought conditions improved slightly this fall, but Minnesota’s livestock farmers need to travel to get feed.…Special Session Stalled by Political Stalemate
Published November 3, 2021
With the full legislative session about 90 days away, ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven doesn’t expect a special session. "Governor Walz wanted a special session in September or October to allocate $250 million set aside for essential workers. Lawmakers were trying…MN Gets Much Needed Soil Moisture Recharge
Published November 1, 2021
Elbow Lake, Minnesota area farmers are wrapping up fall harvest. Scott Swenson finished last week. "It's wet now; we've had good rains lately. There's not much corn left standing in the area, but farmers will get it soon." Swenson is…Fall Tillage and Fertilizer Applications in Focus
Published October 27, 2021
Stephen, Minnesota farmer Craig Halfmann is almost done with harvest for the year. Once soybean harvest wraps up, fall tillage and fertilizer application will be the focus. "In addition to tillage, we're also doing drainage work and ridging for next…National FFA Convention Kicks Off in Indianapolis
Published October 27, 2021
The National FFA Convention is back and in-person this year. Thousands of blue and gold jackets, FFA advisors and supporters are gathering in downtown Indianapolis this week. In the next few days, FFA members will compete in events, meet up…Basis Opportunities in Farm Country
Published October 24, 2021
The basis remains unusually strong during this harvest season. "These processors, especially when you look at the margins they have in ethanol with fuel costs the way they are, they're going to be looking for a regular supply," said Sam…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 15, 2021
Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota are virtually wrapped up with the 2021 dry bean harvest. Hear more from Pisek, ND farmer Darren Kadlec and National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Barrett in this week’s Dry Bean Scene. This radio update…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 14, 2021
Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota are virtually wrapped up with the 2021 dry bean harvest. Hear more from Pisek, ND farmer Darren Kadlec and National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Barrett in this week's Dry Bean Scene on the Red…