Articles tagged under: MN
A Path Forward for Green Ammonia
Published December 4, 2024
Green ammonia fertilizer feeds the crop while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan said this year’s Green Ammonia Summit will consider the opportunities with green ammonia. "We're going to be…Energy Efficiency
Published November 30, 2024
A renewable energy roundtable this week will concentrate on energy efficiency. AURI Director of Science and Technology Luca Zullo admits the topic isn't very flashy as others, but it is important. "There are multiple benefits to streamlining energy efficiency," said…Soybeans Shine, Canola Yields Solid
Published October 18, 2024
Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning has parked the combine for the year. "The soybeans were better than we thought; we were thinking maybe mid-30s and they ended up over 40 (bushels per acre)," said Rynning. "The canola was also good.…From the Canadian Border to the Gulf
Published August 23, 2024
If you find yourself driving through the Midwest next month and come across an old Farmall model M tractor plugging along, hauling a camper behind it, that’s not your imagination at work. The recently retired Upsala, Minnesota farmer Mark Koehn…Wet Conditions Leave Farmers Frustrated
Published June 26, 2024
At Trimont, Minnesota, Guy Rudolph has been facing nearly non-stop rain. "Lots of these guys get a little window and fill in the holes (in the field) and some of these holes have been replanted three, four, five times." Moving…Spray Time
Published June 12, 2024
Rob Rynning, who farms at Kennedy, Minnesota, has been able to tackle weed control between the rain events. "This moisture is good for the weeds," Rynning told RRFN. "In the canola, we've had some flea beetle issues, but we haven't…Finished With Planting
Published June 8, 2024
While many farmers have faced soggy conditions this spring, Dan Younggren finished planting two weeks ago and says the weather in the Hallock, Minnesota area has been perfect. "Things look absolutely outstanding up here," said Younggren. "We have gotten timely…