Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Dry Bean Scene
Published September 18, 2020
Dry bean harvest is in full swing across North Dakota and Minnesota. This week's Dry Bean Scene has harvest updates from southeastern and central North Dakota, as well as the Perham, Minnesota area.ND, MN Ag Commissioners Share Thoughts on Farm Policy
Published September 16, 2020
Day One in the Red River Farm Network Issues and Events Center at the Big Iron Farm Show kicked off with a conversation with North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. Coronavirus have certainly added…Potato News
Published September 14, 2020
Fresh potato harvest is underway in the Red River Valley. East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Casey Folson says about 20 percent of their fresh potato acres are harvested. Hear more in the latest Potato News, made possible by Sipcam Agro,…FSA Slowly Moving Through WHIP+ Applications
Published September 14, 2020
Of the near 10,000 WHIP+ applications submitted in Minnesota so far, about 4,300 applications have received money totaling about $60 million. Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Joe Martin says there are still lots of applications to work on…Farmers Still Waiting for Part of WHIP+ Funds
Published September 14, 2020
It’s been one year since the launch of the WHIP+ program, a disaster aid program to help farmers navigate the tough conditions of 2018 and 2019. Farmers who submitted applications in the Northern Plains are still waiting for some money.…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 11, 2020
Dry bean harvest is in full swing in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Did the freezing temperatures and frost have an impact on the crop? Find out more in the Dry Bean Scene made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers…Did the Freezing Temps and Frost Nip the Crops?
Published September 9, 2020
Did the freezing temperatures and frost have an impact on crops? That has certainly been a point of discussion in the Northern Plains lately. Professional Agronomy Services agronomist Brad Guck says there was a widespread frost and chilly temps hovered…Walz Addresses COVID-19 and Section 179 in MFBF Webinar
Published September 6, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the Minnesota Farm Bureau Shop Talk webinar on Thursday and answered questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, including the use of emergency powers. "I want our businesses open, I also want our kids back in school…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 4, 2020
Dry bean harvest is underway for some farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota. For others, the start isn't too far away. Hear more in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, BASF, SRS Commodities and…