Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Parade of Champions: Jazlynn Folland
Published August 4, 2020
The Folland Family of Halma, Minnesota made the tough decision to forgo their livestock projects this year because of the cancellation of the State Fair and many other livestock shows. Jazlynn, who is entering her junior year in high school,…Klobuchar: Differing Views for Nutrition, Cost and USDA Implementation
Published August 3, 2020
An agreement wasn't reached on a new COVID-19 relief package last week so negotiations will continue this week. When it comes to agriculture, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a few hang-ups in the Senate’s bill: differing views on…House Lawmakers on Recess, Waiting for COVID-19 Deal
Published August 3, 2020
The House is currently on recess, but lawmakers will be ready to go back to Washington D.C. for a vote on a COVID-19 relief package once an agreement is reached. "I've seen this happen a few times before in my…A Virtual Farmfest 2020 Starts This Week
Published August 3, 2020
Minnesota Farmfest 2020 will be a virtual experience this week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Webinars focused on the farm economy, political forums and more begin tomorrow morning. "We're pretty excited about Farmfest Virtual 2020. It was a way for…MN Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Goes Into Effect Next Month
Published August 3, 2020
Starting in September, fall nitrogen fertilizer application in Minnesota will be restricted in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination. The Groundwater Protection rule restricts the use of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall and on frozen soils in Minnesota. Depending on where…TransFARMation: Coping with COVID on the Farm
Published August 3, 2020
Coping with coronavirus is a reality for everyone. Hallock, Minnesota farmer Erik Younggren says this pandemic impacts the entire family. "My oldest child is nine years old and the two other girls are six. They haven't seen most of their…Ag Leaders Address Trade Tensions with China
Published August 3, 2020
In a virtual townhall event on Thursday, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter acknowledged the tensions between the U.S. and China. With the recent consulate closings, Sutter said it’s important to build up relations, not attack. "Having the kind…MN Soybean Growers Association Elects New Board
Published August 1, 2020
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer was re-elected to serve the state’s soybean farmers another year. Beyer is the third woman to serve as the MSGA president. Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug was re-elected to serve as vice-president, Lake Benton…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 31, 2020
There have been nearly ideal growing conditions for the kidney bean crop in the New York Mills, Minnesota area. Farmer Cordell Huebsch says some blight is starting to show up as a result of a couple severe storms. Get the…