Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Crop Watch
Published May 8, 2020
Cool, wet conditions and frost potential loomed over Northern Plains farmers and ranchers in the last week. Ahead of a weather change, farmers in northern Minnesota made some planting progress. “Spring wheat went into the ground, but it will be…Budget Challenge for MN Legislature
Published May 8, 2020
When the Minnesota legislative session began in February, there was a projected budget surplus of $1.5 billion. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Tax revenues and the economic slowdown along with additional spending now means a projected deficit of $2.4 billion.…MN Turkey Industry Explores Economic Impact of COVID-19
Published May 6, 2020
Minnesota's turkey industry is assessing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are a lot of moving parts. "We don't know everything that might happen. We're taking a look at the process behind a worse case scenario for…MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session
Published May 6, 2020
Despite a shift in the budget outlook, Representative Deb Kiel thinks the legislature can still accomplish a bonding bill. "Minnesota has a lot of infrastructure. We need to make sure to take care of roads and bridges," said Kiel. "We…Cool Temps Could Cause Frost Damage to Crops
Published May 5, 2020
Commodity Weather Group meteorologist Joel Widenor says another shot of cold air could happen in the second week of May. "I don't think it will bring additional frost to areas that don't see it the first week of May, but…Drier Conditions Help Southern MN Farmers with Soybean Planting
Published May 5, 2020
Farmers in southern Minnesota made quite a bit planting progress during the final week of April. "I think many areas growing corn are done with planting and they've moved immediately to soybeans," says Dave Nicolai, crops educator, University of Minnesota…MN Senate Passes Rural Broadband Bill
Published May 5, 2020
The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed an emergency rural broadband bill. The $20 million bill expands rural broadband access to students and their families. Authored by Senator Torrey Westrom, the bill designates $10 million for the Border to Broadband Fund, $8…MN Hog Farmer Speaks to Coronavirus Impacts
Published May 4, 2020
Minnesota hog farmers continue to face challenges with temporary packing plant closures. While the pigs on the Olson Farm near Cottonwood are owner by their neighbor, Carolyn and her husband Jonathan own the buildings and feed the hogs until a…MN Pork Producers Making Tough Decisions
Published May 4, 2020
Pork producers across the region are trying to get through the supply chain challenges. Pipestone, Minnesota farmer and National Pork Producers Council board member Terry Wolters raises hogs from farrow to weaning. Wolters continues to send pigs to be finished,…