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Herbicide Impact on Sugarbeets Under Study in Minnesota

Published July 18, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension held its Crops and Soils Day in Crookston this week, where they covered a variety of topics about small grains diseases, soil health and management, and research into how herbicides are impacting the sugarbeet crop. Extension…

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Farmers Eye Hemp Amid Low Corn and Soybean Prices

Published July 14, 2025

A new rotational crop is starting to make its way onto some farms in the Northern Plains. Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Director of Business and Industry Development Harold Stanislawski says there's a place for hemp in production agriculture. "I think…

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Wet Feet in Pockets of Upper Midwest

Published July 9, 2025

Due to high-volume rains, standing water has been seen in the region.  "Overall, the corn crop is looking pretty good, but we have these areas that received quite a bit of rainfall around Renville, Willmar, and Fargo," says University of…

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MN Corn & Soybean Acres Trimmed Back

Published June 30, 2025

In Minnesota, this year’s planted acreage totals 8.5 million acres for corn and 7 million acres for soybeans. Corn and soybean acreage are both down 400,000 acres from last year. Spring wheat totals 1.2 million acres, down slightly from 2024.…

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Strong Start for Small Grains

Published May 30, 2025

At Fosston, Minnesota, crop emergence is off to a strong start. “The wheat’s coming up real nice,” said farmer Kyle Vig. “The soybeans, of course, haven't emerged yet, but the corn looks good; everything's nice and even." The recent cold…

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More Rain Will be Needed

Published May 30, 2025

Starbuck, Minnesota farmer Paul Freeman is optimistic about this year’s crop after a swift planting season. “The later planted stuff got delayed a little bit with the rain, but when you make a living off of rain and sunshine, you…

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Minnesota Crop Progress Outpaces Average

Published May 28, 2025

Minnesota farmers had just 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork last week as widespread rain slowed progress, but planting remains well ahead of average. Corn is 97 percent planted, with 78 percent emerged, and 69 percent of the crop is rated…

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Warm Weather Boosts Minnesota Planting Progress

Published May 20, 2025

Minnesota farmers had nearly five days suitable for fieldwork last week as warm weather and moderate rainfall helped speed up planting progress. According to USDA, corn planting reached 92 percent—more than a week ahead of average—and over half of the…

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Minnesota Farmers Make Strong Planting Progress Amid Hot, Dry Conditions

Published May 13, 2025

Minnesota farmers made significant planting progress last week with 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, thanks to hot and dry conditions. According to USDA, corn is 75 percent planted and 30 percent emerged—both about a week ahead of average. Soybeans are…

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An Uptick in Farmer Lender Mediation Cases

Published May 1, 2025

Minnesota's Farmer Lender Mediation Program is seeing a significant uptick in cases this year. Program Director Mary Nell Preisler shared that the number of cases is already ahead of last year by around 100. "We're ahead already of the six-month…

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