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Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020

Published April 1, 2021

Despite the unpredictable economic conditions of 2020, the bottom line for Minnesota farmers improved. That’s according to a farm income report from University of Minnesota Extension. Much of increased profitability can be credited to improved commodity prices in the third…

Potassium Fertility Guidelines Updated at On-Farm Research Summit

Published January 22, 2021

Presenting at the On-Farm Research Summit, University of Minnesota soil scientist Dan Kaiser updated attendees on the potassium fertility guidelines for corn. Potassium fertility is a complex discussion. "If you look at a lot of our historical trials, many have…

Rally Could Impact Acreage in Northern Plains

Published January 22, 2021

The corn and soybean rally will impact local planting intention. During the AgCountry Farm Credit Services Virtual Marketing Day, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said he has heard from specialty crop companies. "The processors would be very comfortable…

Minnesota Professor Selected for Ag Air Quality Task Force

Published January 19, 2021

Twenty-six people have been appointed to serve on USDA’s Task Force for Agricultural Air Quality Research. Among those selected include Dr. Rodney Venterea of Mounds View, Minnesota. Dr. Venterea works for the Agricultural Risk Management agency and is an adjunct…

DMC Enrollment Deadline is Friday

Published December 7, 2020

USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce is urging farmers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program before the application deadline closes this Friday, December 11. Over 7,800 dairy producers had signed up by the end of November.…

Consistent Rains and Heat Bring More Potato Disease Risk

Published August 3, 2020

University of Minnesota Extension and NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says the potato crop is hit and miss in the Red River Valley this year. Between Grand Forks and Larimore, North Dakota and up into northwest Minnesota, there’s been…

The Sugarbeet Report

Published July 30, 2020

With just a few weeks until sugarbeet pre-pile harvest, University of Minnesota sugarbeet pathologist Ashok Chandra says there are things growers should be aware of. Hear more this week’s Sugarbeet Report, made possible by Provysol from BASF, Premium Ag Solutions,…

The Cheese Pricing Roller Coaster

Published July 20, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. cheese prices have been on a roller coaster. University of Minnesota Professor in Applied Economics Marin Bozic says prices have touched both ends of the spectrum. After reaching highs, prices are now…

MN Beef Update

Published June 17, 2020

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill. Get some tips from University of Minnesota meat specialist Dr. Ryan Cox in the Beef Update from the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association and the Minnesota Beef Council.

What the COVID-19 Direct Payments Mean for Dairy

Published May 20, 2020

According to University of Minnesota Assistant Professor in Applied Economics Marin Bozic, the USDA provided generous Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmers. The payment rate is $6.20 per hundredweight applied to first quarter milk production. "You take…

Articles tagged under: University of Minnesota

Minnesota Farmers Turn a Profit in 2020

Potassium Fertility Guidelines Updated at On-Farm Research Summit

Rally Could Impact Acreage in Northern Plains

Minnesota Professor Selected for Ag Air Quality Task Force

DMC Enrollment Deadline is Friday

Consistent Rains and Heat Bring More Potato Disease Risk

The Sugarbeet Report

The Cheese Pricing Roller Coaster

MN Beef Update

What the COVID-19 Direct Payments Mean for Dairy

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