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UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

Published June 20, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension will host a Cover Crop Field Day at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton on Thursday. "There are a lot of benefits you can get from having a cover crop out there," said Liz…

Northern Red River Valley Faces Ongoing Drought Risk

Published June 19, 2025

It's summer according to the calendar, and the weather in the Northern Plains is starting to reflect that. NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison says even though temperatures have been cooler, this summer will likely still be warmer and drier than average. "June,…

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The Waiting Game

Published April 16, 2025

For many North Dakota farmers, the heart of the planting season is still ahead. Despite that, Barnes County Extension Agent Alicia Harstad said the fields look good. "The snow is gone, which is nice for April. Sometimes you just never…

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Farming for the Future

Published February 11, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health. This week, MDA's Jessica Jurcek talks about the soil health financial assistance program. Click here to…

Investing in Soil Health: A Game-Changer

Published January 28, 2025

While water is necessary for what farmers do, it can also be a burden. Hefty Seed Company co-owner Darren Hefty believes that tile drainage can be a game-changer for farmers when dealing with saturated fields. "It's really good for the…

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Cover Crops/Fertility Take Center Stage at Workshop

Published January 5, 2025

This year's NDSU Extension Soil Water Workshop offers the latest on fertilizer and soil management. "We'll be talking cover crops, we'll also be covering quite a bit about soil pH and updated fertility recommendations," said NDSU Extension Soil Science Specialist…

MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

Published December 31, 2024

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said budget planning is a priority. The continued spread of avian influenza is also on the radar. "One…

Soil Health Experts Gather in Mankato

Published November 27, 2024

The Premier Soil Health Event will be Tuesday and Wednesday in Mankato. "We have a great lineup of soil health educators, both national and regional and local, and that gives farmers an option to pick the topics they're interested in,"…

Cultivating Conservation

Published November 27, 2024

The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Annual Convention brings together 700 conservation leaders. "The primary function is for our members who are local soil and water district officials and their resource professionals to come together to learn…

Farming for the Future

Published July 9, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Alan Kraus, Conservation Program Manager with the Clean River Partners Conservation…

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UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

Northern Red River Valley Faces Ongoing Drought Risk

The Waiting Game

Farming for the Future

Investing in Soil Health: A Game-Changer

Cover Crops/Fertility Take Center Stage at Workshop

MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

Soil Health Experts Gather in Mankato

Cultivating Conservation

Farming for the Future

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