Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Minnesota Lawmakers Work Through the Budget
Published March 21, 2021
The state budget is a primary focus for Minnesota lawmakers this session. Last week, Governor Tim Walz released revised budget recommendations. Representative John Burkel says the agriculture budget is in a good place. "The only concerning thing I see in…Many Farmers Pre-Paid and Booked Fertilizer
Published March 21, 2021
West Central Ag Services Territory Sales Manager Clyde Kringlen thinks about 30 percent of this spring’s fertilizer needs were applied last fall in the Ulen, Minnesota area. "A lot of the phosphate and potash was applied in the fall." Fortunately,…Infrastructure Talks Begin
Published March 20, 2021
An infrastructure package is next on the priority list in Washington D.C. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democrats to start working with Republicans on the matter. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says an infrastructure package is long overdue, but…MN Milk Production Declines Slightly from 2020
Published March 19, 2021
Minnesota milk production in February totaled 809 million pounds, two percent more than one year ago. The average number of milk cows during February totaled 457,000 head, unchanged from January, but 12,000 more than a year ago. Monthly production per…Farmers Still Locking In Fertilizer Needs
Published March 19, 2021
Farmers in the Northern Plains are still locking in fertilizer needs as prices rise. At Badger, Minnesota, CHS Ag Services location manager Jim Rinde says farmers had one of their better falls getting fertilizer applied, but there is still quite…COVID Highlights the Value of the Food Supply Chain
Published March 12, 2021
It's been one year since the COVID pandemic began and recognizing the value of the ag supply chain may be one of the biggest lessons learned. As the pandemic began, keeping food in stock on grocery store shelves challenged agriculture.…Peterson Steps into New Ag Policy Consulting Role
Published March 10, 2021
Collin Peterson is working with Combest, Sell and Associates, an ag lobbying firm, in an advisory and consulting role. "Since December, I've been getting a lot of advice and calls from people saying I had to stay engaged. They wanted…Farmers Prioritize Paying Off Debt at End of 2020
Published March 8, 2021
Ag credit conditions improved in the final quarter of 2020 with the uptick in commodity prices and government payments. The Minneapolis district had a stronger loan repayment rate in the fourth quarter than other areas of the country. "The Minneapolis…Strong Market Results in More Corn/Soybean Acreage in the Region
Published March 5, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson says many farmers already have crop plans. "There's an increase in corn and soybeans across North Dakota and a lot of that has to do with the prevent plant acres we had the…