Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Record Corn Plantings Forecast in ND
Published April 1, 2019
North Dakota farmers are expected to plant a record high 4.05 million acre corn crop this year. That’s up nearly 30 percent from last year. South Dakota’s corn acreage is forecast to increase 13 percent. The change is smaller in…MN Farm Income Hits 23-year Low
Published March 27, 2019
Last year, Minnesota farms earned the lowest median farm income in the past 23 years. The median net farm income for 2018 was reported at $26,055, down eight percent from the previous year. University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial…Local Farmers Focused on the Snowmelt
Published March 21, 2019
Local farmers are starting to think about planting season, and a few warm days are helping. Sugarbeet growers in the northern part of the Red River Valley would like to be in the field by the first week of May.…Disaster Loans Available for MN Farmers
Published March 19, 2019
The Rural Finance Authority Board is issuing a disaster declaration for Minnesota. This makes low interest loans available for farmers who have suffered barn collapses or other damage to record winter snowfall. The program is offering financing to repair existing…Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant
Published March 14, 2019
While it’s still in the very early stages of planning and fundraising, there is a feeling of optimism surrounding Epitome Energy’s plan to build a soybean crush in Crookston. Minnesota soybean farmer Mike Skaug had a feeling of support as…Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions
Published March 13, 2019
Nearly 100 Minnesota farm structures have failed in the winter conditions and 50 animals have perished as a result. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Joe Martin says the hardest hit area is southeastern Minnesota, but the northern and west…Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages
Published March 11, 2019
Many farmers and ranchers in Minnesota have received damage or loss of barns, sheds and grain storage due to heavy snow loads and/or high winds. As a result, those producers may be eligible for low interest loans by contacting their…Plant Health Key to Successful Crop
Published March 3, 2019
Speaking on a farmer panel at Commodity Classic, Winnebago, Minnesota farmer Todd Golly said plant health is the reason he uses fungicide on his corn. "We have plant health issues every year, whether it's too much water or drought. With…MN Farmers Want Tax Conformity at State Level
Published March 1, 2019
Tax conformity tops the wish list for soybean farmers in the Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Petefish says it's a challenging situation with the federal government and state government being so different on deductions and the…