Articles tagged under: Minnesota
No Bonding Bill Means Special Session Ahead for MN
Published May 18, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at midnight on Sunday, May 17 with unfinished business. A bonding bill still needs to be accomplished. A special session is expected in mid-June to address the legislation. "In a democracy and the way…TransFARMation: Farmer Shares His Depression Story, Similarities Seen Between Now and 1980s
Published May 18, 2020
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth was a 'young gun' when he began farming 50 years ago. That changed during the 1980s when the farm crisis took its toll. As a result, Worth went in to a severe case of…MN FFA Convention Begins Tuesday
Published May 18, 2020
The 91st Minnesota FFA Convention begins on Tuesday. The three-day event is packed with workshops, awards and speakers. This convention will be a little different than usual, because the event is virtual. "We have an incredible number of people coming…The Sugarbeet Report
Published May 17, 2020
Last weekend's below freezing temperatures were a major concern for growers with sugarbeets out of the ground. Hear more this week's Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions, Corteva Agriscience, SESVanderHave, Vive Crop Protection, H&S Manufacturing…Crop Watch
Published May 12, 2020
Fieldwork varies across the Northern Plains. "In the western part of North Dakota, conditions look alright. Moving east and north, there are some wet pockets of ground that is taking awhile to get into," said Spencer Wagner, ag sales manager,…Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…Agronomist Provides Spring Alfalfa Fertilization Tips
Published May 11, 2020
It’s that time of year where the 2020 forage crop is either being planted or coming to life after the winter season. WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says farmers should not forget about spring fertilization of alfalfa…Corn and Soybean Planting on Hold in Northern MN
Published May 11, 2020
Farmers in northern Minnesota are getting some fieldwork done. According to Bayer Crop Science Channel Field Sales Representative Mike Dufault, there’s some wheat going into the ground. It will be a few days before corn and soybean planting picks up.…Packing Plants Start to Reopen
Published May 10, 2020
The week of May 3, 14 meatpacking plants resumed operations across the U.S. Three are located in the Northern Plains including the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the JBS plant in Worthington, Minnesota and the Jennie-O Turkey…