Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Addressing Issues in Animal Agriculture
Published September 28, 2018
The Ag and Animal Science Conference was held in Willmar, Minnesota on September 25. Industry stakeholders gathered to discuss pressing issues within animal agriculture. During one of the 'storytelling' sessions, Riverview, LLP Educational and Community Relations Coordinator Natasha Mortenson provided…Rains Halt Soybean, Corn Harvest in ND and MN
Published September 21, 2018
While the recent rains brought the soybean harvest to a halt, farmers were able to get some of the crop off. WinField United agronomist Jason Hanson says yields have been better than expected in the region. "Right now, one decent…Severe Storms Damage Farms Near Faribault, MN
Published September 21, 2018
High winds, excessive rains and severe storms pummeled the Faribault, Minnesota area Thursday. KDHL farm broadcaster Jerry Groskreutz explains. "It came with two-to-six inches of rain in just a downpour. With those winds, a lot of corn got totally flattened. Some…Stalk Quality A Concern with Heavy MN Rains
Published September 21, 2018
St. James, Minnesota farmer and custom combiner Dean Karau says the recent three to four-inch rains haven’t caused any additional crop damage. "The damage is already done from earlier this spring. We could hold seven inches of water and it won't…Local Ag Lenders Prepare for Farmer Meetings
Published September 20, 2018
Frandsen Bank and Trust Vice-President, Commercial and Agriculture Lender Brandon Heider, based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, is preparing to review short-term cash flow with farmers. There could be difficult discussions ahead. Listen to this story.The Waiting Game Continues for Dicamba
Published September 19, 2018
Agriculture is still waiting to hear more about the future of dicamba use. The Environmental Protection Agency hasn't announced a decision on registration for 2019. If renewed, the product label could change. Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Director of Pesticide and…Another State Added to WOTUS Hold
Published September 19, 2018
There are now 28 states that are not under the jurisdiction of the Waters of the United States rule. Due to a ruling in the U.S. District Court in Fargo, Iowa is the latest state to be granted an injunction.…Farmers and Elevators Prepping for Storage Shortages
Published September 18, 2018
Grain elevators are preparing for storage shortages due a large crop and lack of demand. Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Executive Director Bob Zelenka says it will take time to straighten things out. "If they do, we have to get…An Average Soybean Crop Near Hallock, MN
Published September 14, 2018
Sugden Harvesting owner Rick Sugden is harvesting soybeans near Hallock, Minnesota. "The crop is just average. The potential was there in early August, but they just dried up. We’re 25-to-30 bushels per acre for beans. Parts of the field could…