Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Walz Requests Emergency Haying and Grazing Authorization
Published July 16, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for emergency haying and grazing on eligible CRP acres. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Walz said the drought is a serious issue for livestock producers. "We…Crops Surviving Despite Sparse Rainfall
Published July 8, 2021
All eyes are on our region with a tight supplies and crop stress throughout the Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. The first stop on the Boots on the Ground Tour was at the Dustin McDonald farm at Fisher, Minnesota. "Things look…The Sugarbeet Report
Published July 2, 2021
The latest NDSU Extension Crop and Pest Report is advising sugarbeet growers to be aware of fusarium showing up in fields. Hear more in The Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from Summit Agro…Emergency Haying and Grazing Available in Many Areas
Published June 28, 2021
According to the USDA, 100 percent of North Dakota counties are eligible for emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground. Ninety-two percent of South Dakota counties and one-third of Minnesota counties also have that emergency designation. CRP participants requesting emergency…MN Governor Signs Five Omnibus Budget Bills
Published June 28, 2021
Over the weekend, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed five omnibus budget bills into law. This includes the agriculture omnibus finance bill. The ag finance bill includes funds for small meat processors and money for biofuels infrastructure. The transportation omnibus bill…Setting the Next Generation Up for Success
Published June 25, 2021
The University of Minnesota-Crookston hopes to bring more students to campus this year. In a typical year, in-person enrollment is 750 to 800 students, with half of those involved in agriculture. Starting in the fall, UMC will be joining with…Potato News
Published June 25, 2021
Fresh potato growers are trying to figure out what the market could look like as food service business returns. Based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Casey Folson of Folson Farms is optimistic about this year's crop and the market. Hear…Dry Conditions Continue to Expand in Northern Plains
Published June 24, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across Minnesota and South Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions are expanding in the northwestern part of Minnesota, across portions of Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater and Hubbard…Crop Watch
Published June 24, 2021
The crops near Hitterdal, Minnesota look good considering what’s been thrown at it this year. Beau Jacobson with Premium Ag Solutions says it's been a garden spot. "There are lingering issues from dry planting, weak stands and shallow seeded crops…