Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Despite Wet Conditions, MN Crop Ok
Published July 10, 2018
Scattered rains across Minnesota continues to limit fieldwork, but crops look ok. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says eight percent of Minnesota’s corn crop is in the silking stage, three days ahead of average. The corn is rated 79 percent…Flood Recovery Loans Available for MN Farmers
Published July 9, 2018
The Minnesota Rural Finance Committee is offering loans for farmers impacted by the recent floods. The loans can be used to help clean up the farm, repair or replace farm structures and replace crop inputs, seed, feed and livestock. The…Wet Fields Challenge Weed Management
Published July 5, 2018
With wet fields, many farmers missed the chance to manage small weeds. Now, the soybean crop is struggling in some areas. "You have multiple species, varying weed heights and weeds keep growing even though you can't get out in the…Meat Companies Accused of Falsely Inflating Pork Prices
Published July 2, 2018
A class action lawsuit is accusing Hormel, Tyson Foods and other meatpacking companies of falsely raising the price of pork products with the help of the information-sharing service Agri Stats. Filed in a Minnesota court, the complaint accuses the meat…Evaluating Alternative Crops
Published June 28, 2018
The University of Minnesota, USDA and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute are evaluating the potential of camelina as an alternative crop. Extension agronomist Scott Wells sees camelina as a way to complement corn and soybean production. "If you want to…Crop Watch Recap
Published June 25, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Recently, Randy Koenen made stops in Minnesota near Wadena and Perham. Listen to the entire Crop Watch segment and take a look at…A Sturdy Crop Near Wadena
Published June 20, 2018
Leaf River Ag agronomist Mark Hess says crops near Wadena, Minnesota have no big production issues. "We had a little bit of dry dirt at the time, maybe a little bit uneven emergence, but for the most part, it was…Hay Crop is Variable
Published June 20, 2018
J&L Nutrition agronomist Andrew Gorentz says most of the first cutting of hay has been put up near Perham. "There are still few stragglers, but there are some aggressive farmers who are probably getting into, maybe not second crop yet, but…Uneven Emergence Challenges Weed Control
Published June 20, 2018
Professional Agronomy Services Agronomist Brad Guck says weed control has been a little tricky with the uneven emergence near Perham, Minnesota. "It's a little bit tough to keep after weed control. It's got to wait. We're seeing a few more…