Articles tagged under: Minnesota
Below Average Temperatures Remain the Hurdle
Published May 12, 2022
In a La Nina spring, there can be cooler-than-usual temperatures. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says that’s been true this year. "We have been very cold the last 30 days. Temperatures are below average in Minnesota, with most…A Few Unanswered Questions
Published May 9, 2022
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane attended breakfast with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Saturday, representing Minnesota Farm Bureau. "It's not often the U.S. secretary of agriculture comes to northern Minnesota. If I would have been in the field, it would…Ag Leaders Participate in Q&A Session with USDA Leader
Published May 9, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with about 100 local farmers, ranchers and agriculture leaders before giving a commencement address at the University of Minnesota-Crookston Saturday. At breakfast, Vilsack answered questions about Ukraine, trade, the farm bill and more. Crookston, Minnesota…Lawmakers Ask Walz for Help With Drought Relief Package
Published May 5, 2022
With two weeks left in the state legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on a drought relief package for agriculture. Leaders in the Senate and House agriculture committees are negotiating the details, but there’s one…Walz Extends Emergency Trucking Waiver for Poultry Haulers
Published May 1, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Friday extending a trucking waiver for poultry haulers helping stop the spread of bird flu. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to be a challenge for Minnesota's poultry industry. Since late March, HPAI…Seeking a Role in Farm Policy
Published April 26, 2022
Kyle Thomas of Rockford, Minnesota is studying applied economics and international agriculture and plans to seek an additional degree in political science. "We see very polarized moments in our politics," said Thomas. "However, agriculture is not about a political party.…Avian Flu Cases ‘Popcorn’ Across Minnesota
Published April 25, 2022
The number of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases continues to climb in Minnesota with more than 50 confirmed cases to date. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the outbreak is being seen statewide. "We're seeing HPAI popcorn around the state. It's…Walz Seeks Common Ground in State of the State
Published April 25, 2022
Governor Tim Walz said Minnesota is strong and moving forward. With less than one month left in the legislative session, Walz emphasized the need to find common ground on the budget surplus. Walz would like to cut taxes for the…Learn from the Previous Farm Bills
Published April 24, 2022
Later this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold their first field hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill. The hearing takes place in Michigan. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a series of hearings coming up, with one expected…