Articles tagged under: Minnesota
‘Rolling With the Punches’ Following Freezing Temps
Published May 30, 2021
Farmers along the Canadian border held their breath following the nights of cooler temperatures last week. Near Hallock, Minnesota, farmer Dan Younggren says the crops have managed to do ok so far in the cool mornings. "The sugarbeets are fine…MN Ag Policy Bill Signed, Work Continues on MN Ag Finance Bill
Published May 30, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the state omnibus agriculture policy bill into law. Included in the bill are improvements to the Minnesota Agriculture Department’s Ag Marketing Program and more. "Some of the important things were extending the Farmer-Lender Mediation Program…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 27, 2021
Sugarbeet agronomists continue to assess wind damage to this year's crop from last week's wind storm. Hear from American Crystal Sugar Company general agronomist Joe Hastings in the latest Sugarbeet Report. This update is made possible by Premium Ag Solutions,…Palmer Amaranth Found in Polk County, MN
Published May 26, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirms Palmer amaranth has been found in a field in Polk County. Several dead Palmer amaranth plants were found on the field’s edge from last year, suggesting the plants grew and matured. According to the…Work on the MN Ag Finance Bill Continues
Published May 21, 2021
Minnesota lawmakers are working through the details of the budget targets leaders released on Monday. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Sundin is glad to see $70 million for rural broadband development. "Much of that is targeted to underserved areas…Crop Watch
Published May 21, 2021
Northwest Minnesota crops got some much-needed rain this week. The moisture will help emergence. "The corn and soybeans are popping up and so is the spring wheat," said Kurt Aakre, a farmer near Karlstad. Aakre missed the window to apply…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 20, 2021
Now that sugarbeet growing areas have received some rain, NDSU Extension sugarbeet agronomist Tom Peters says to be on the lookout for weeds. Hear more in The Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, REGEV Fungicide from…MN Omnibus Ag Policy Bill Passes Both Chambers
Published May 18, 2021
Minnesota's omnibus agriculture policy bill got approval from the state legislature on Monday. The bill includes a five-year extension to the Farmer Lender Mediation program to 2027 and would add an additional member to the Board of Animal Health who…California Clean Cars Initiative a Hurdle in MN Legislature
Published May 17, 2021
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says the California Clean Cars Initiative has been a hurdle in getting much done in the Minnesota Legislature. Senate Republicans believe the State Legislature, not the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, should be…