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A Family FFA Legacy

Published October 30, 2025

FFA is a family legacy for Minnesota FFA State Vice President Hailey Chambers of Medford, Minnesota. "Both my parents were FFA members, my grandpa was an FFA member; I'm a third generation FFA member, which isn't something you hear every…

Corn Leafhopper Detected Again in Minnesota

Published October 15, 2025

The corn leafhopper has been detected again in Minnesota, this time in a corn field in Waseca County. Adults were captured on yellow sticky traps in September during the late stages of corn development. The insect, which can transmit stunting…

Livestock and Leadership

Published October 9, 2025

Sidney Erickson grew up with parents who were involved in 4-H, making it an easy decision for her to join. "It's just always been in my family, so that's what got me into 4H." Showing livestock is Erickson's passion, and…

State Can’t Fill Gaps Left by Federal Shutdown

Published October 8, 2025

Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam is continuing his farm tour across the state with stops in Oklee, Karlstad, Hallock and Waubun this past week. With the ongoing federal government shutdown, Putnam said it's making for difficult conversations, especially…

Heat & Wind Dries Soybean Crop

Published September 29, 2025

Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth is moving soybeans through the combine as quickly as the weather allows. "Moisture is getting extremely dry. We're down to eight or nine percent moisture already. The beans were around 15 percent when we…

Farm Aid 40 Rocks

Published September 21, 2025

Minneapolis hosted Farm Aid 40 for the first time this past weekend. Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson, who began the fundraiser back in 1985 during the farm crisis, started the day off with a simple message for attendees. "It's going…

Longtime Ag Lender Clayton Quade Retires

Published August 15, 2025

Clayton Quade has retired after nearly 40 years in agricultural lending. He spent more than 19 years with the Farm Service Agency, mostly in Bagley, Minnesota, and nearly 20 years with American Federal Bank in Fosston.

Beck’s Expands Research and Distribution in Minnesota

Published August 15, 2025

Beck’s Hybrids hosted its Becknology Days event on Tuesday at its new location in Olivia, Minnesota. CEO Scott Beck says the company is building a new facility south of town that will serve as both a distribution site and a…

Drought Conditions Improve in Northern Plains

Published August 14, 2025

The latest Drought Monitor report shows drought conditions in North Dakota have improved since last week, with only 35 percent of the state considered within the abnormally dry range. That’s down from last week’s 48 percent. South Dakota’s drought conditions…

Multiple Agencies Respond to Shelly Grain Elevator Blaze

Published August 11, 2025

A major fire destroyed a large grain elevator in Shelly, Minnesota. The fire started early Friday morning, prompting the Norman County Sheriff’s Office to order a precautionary evacuation of all Shelly residents. Fire departments from across the region responded quickly,…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota

A Family FFA Legacy

Corn Leafhopper Detected Again in Minnesota

Livestock and Leadership

State Can’t Fill Gaps Left by Federal Shutdown

Heat & Wind Dries Soybean Crop

Farm Aid 40 Rocks

Longtime Ag Lender Clayton Quade Retires

Beck’s Expands Research and Distribution in Minnesota

Drought Conditions Improve in Northern Plains

Multiple Agencies Respond to Shelly Grain Elevator Blaze

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