Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Spring Wheat Harvest Begins in Southern MN
Published July 28, 2020
According to Minnesota Wheat Executive Director Charlie Vogel, spring wheat harvest is underway in southern Minnesota. "One grower just starting harvest told me the yields are above average and the crop is good quality. There's a 15.1 percent protein with…Parade of Champions: Payton Waage
Published July 27, 2020
Payton Waage of Greenbush, Minnesota shows Charolais cattle. Payton has been in 4-H since 12 years old and shown at the Minnesota State Fair several times. “My favorite part about showing livestock is getting to know the animal and learning…More MN Special Sessions Expected in 2020
Published July 27, 2020
Ag lobbyist Bruce Kleven expects another special legislative session will happen in mid-August. Section 179 conformity and bonding are two key remaining issues. "As we get closer to the election, there are two schools of thought; one is each side…MN Farmland Rents Declined from 2015-2019
Published July 26, 2020
A University of Minnesota Extension publication, Cropland Rental Rates for Minnesota Counties, shows farmland rents declined an average of 7.5 percent statewide from 2015 to 2019. Counties in east central Minnesota saw a 21 percent increase over that time frame,…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 24, 2020
The dry edible bean growers looks good in portions of North Dakota and Minnesota, while some fields have been inundated by too much moisture and severe weather. Also, growers should be on the lookout for both bacterial blight and rust.…MDA Investigates Drift Complaints
Published July 23, 2020
As of July 20, the Minnesota Agriculture Department received 91 dicamba complaints. There were 21 total complaints in 2019. "It all started the first week of June. It was chaotic both from a legal standpoint with the courts and also,…Another Chance Possible to Finalize MN Bonding and Tax Bills
Published July 22, 2020
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned without reaching a deal on the bonding and tax bill, but there could be another opportunity. With the possibility of a third special session next month, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek…Parade of Champions: Nate Rehder
Published July 21, 2020
This was the last year of showing hogs and sheep in 4-H for Comstock, Minnesota native Nate Rehder. "We've been showing at some area jackpot shows and everywhere we can," he says. "It just stinks to miss the state fair.…MN Ag Department Seeking Feedback on Chlorpyrifos
Published July 20, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is considering a special registration of the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The department drafted a scoping document and will seek public comments on that draft for the next two months. The comment period ends on September 17.…