Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Lack of Rain Impacting Northwest MN Pastures
Published August 16, 2018
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows abnormally to moderately dry conditions in portions of north-central North Dakota, central South Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Due to dry conditions, Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane says hay cutting has come to a halt.…Dry Conditions Continue Across the Region
Published August 16, 2018
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows dry conditions across the Northern Plains. The driest areas of North Dakota include parts of Ward, McHenry and Pierce Counties at D2 or severe drought. Other parts of the state, excluding the southeast and…engAGe: Being Bold
Published August 13, 2018
Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson continues to serve Minnesota agriculture in many ways. She leads on the Minnesota Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Organic Task Force and the Agriculture Utilization Research Institute Task Force. Olson focuses on…Rye Harvest Finishing Up Near Grygla, MN
Published August 9, 2018
Grygla, Minnesota farmer Steve Sparby finished rye grass harvest Wednesday. "It's about 70 to 75 percent of last year's yield, but then, last year was a pretty exceptional year for us. We're maybe a little below average, but not so terribly…DFL Candidates Spar Over State Policy
Published August 9, 2018
Three Democrats are on the ballot for Tuesday's Minnesota primary election for governor. At Farmfest, Attorney General Lori Swanson said farmers should be included in the discussion when regulations are implemented. Regarding buffers, "there were problems with how that was…Full House for Gubernatorial Forum
Published August 9, 2018
There was a packed house for the gubernatorial debate at Farmfest. All five candidates shared the stage for this important event, taking place just ahead of the primary. Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said the buffer law is an example…Basis Levels Poor Across the Region
Published August 3, 2018
Basis levels at various grain elevators continue to be poor. Wheat basis levels range from 40 under in Ulen, Minnesota to 80 under in Minot. Corn basis levels range from 45 to 60 under for old crop and 58 to…MFU President More Optimistic About Farm Bill
Published August 2, 2018
North Dakota will have an unusual distinction in the farm bill process with the entire congressional delegation selected to serve on the conference committee. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish doesn’t remember this happening in the past. Wertish thinks the…SD and MN Ranchers Finalists for Environmental Stewardship Award
Published August 2, 2018
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has selected regional honorees for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Landuyt Land and Livestock of Walnut Grove, Minnesota and Moes Feedlot in Watertown, South Dakota were selected as two out of the six honorees. The…