Articles tagged under: Minnesota
A Change in Tone at MDA Meeting
Published May 31, 2018
There was a noticeable change in tone from farmers, and those alike, at the Groundwater Protection Rule meeting in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Warren, Minnesota farmer Don Leslie attended the Minnesota Department of Agriculture listening session held in Warren last…MDA Holding Groundwater Protection Rule Meetings
Published May 31, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting a series of informational meetings on the proposed Groundwater Protection Rule. On Wednesday, meetings were held in Thief River Falls and Fergus Falls. Since listening sessions held last fall, there have been changes to…Warmer Temps Cause Crusting in Soils
Published May 30, 2018
Warmer temperatures are causing soils to crust in parts of the region. University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator David Nicolai said "the rains prior to the Memorial Day weekend resulted in probably a little bit late emergence." Nicolai says post-emergence…Northwest MN Dairy Farmers Lose a Market
Published May 25, 2018
Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says the closing of the Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes milk processing plant in Thief River Falls is disappointing news for Minnesota dairy farmers. “It is quite a small plant. We'd love more…Minnesota Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes Plant Will Close
Published May 25, 2018
The Dean Foods/Land O’Lakes plant in Thief River Falls will close later this year. Production and Cooler Manager Larry Amundson confirms the closing date will be between September 1 and October 15. This will affect about 45 of the 110…Drought Monitor Updated
Published May 25, 2018
According to the Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions continue in north-central North Dakota, along the Canadian border. Moderate drought extends through a large share of northern North Dakota and most of western North Dakota and South Dakota. The recent rains…Still Areas of Wet in Southern MN
Published May 24, 2018
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says his soybeans are doing well in the field. Other farmers in the area aren’t as lucky. “When we got the corn in finally, soybeans went fast. Our neighbors are struggling. Neighbors are trying…Planting Wraps Up Near Cottonwood, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson has all of the small grains seeded, and the crop is starting to emerge. However, planting progress was put to a halt by thunderstorms Wednesday morning. "We've been dry, so we were excited when we…Crop Watch: Soybean Seed Moving Near Roseau, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Farmers in the Roseau, Minnesota area are finishing up soybean planting. Pioneer Seed Dealer Amy Brateng is still moving a few soybeans. “We have about 20 percent of our soybeans yet to load out. A lot of seed went into…