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Minnesota Farmers Begin Corn Planting

Published April 16, 2025

Minnesota saw an average of 2.6 days suitable for field work last week. Moisture remains a concern, with 28 percent of topsoil and 45 percent of subsoil rated short to very short. Corn planting has started at 1 percent, slightly…

North Dakota Field Work Off to Slow Start

Published April 16, 2025

Fieldwork is gradually beginning in North Dakota, with only three days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 13, according to USDA NASS. Dry conditions persist, with 48 percent of topsoil and 55 percent of subsoil rated short to…

Beck’s Expands Olivia, MN Facility

Published April 16, 2025

Beck’s is expanding its presence in the Northern Cornbelt with a new 96,000 square foot facility at Olivia, Minnesota. The site will include sales support, cold storage and 100 acres for region-specific research. Construction is expected to be completed in…

ND Legislative Report

Published April 16, 2025

In the North Dakota Legislative Report, NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hanebutt discusses property tax reform. Click here.

MN Beef Update

Published April 16, 2025

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaityln Root offers information on the Steak on the Stick event. It will be held April 24 at the Minnesota State Capitol. Learn more.

Glessing Urges Action on Farm Bill

Published April 16, 2025

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing is calling for swift passage of a modernized farm bill, arguing that outdated safety net programs leave farmers vulnerable to economic stress. “If we would have passed the farm bill with updated numbers to…

Corn Matters

Published April 16, 2025

Emily Krkeklberg, a farm safety and health educator with the University of Minnesota Extension, offers a safety message for all farmers. Minnesota Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Give it a listen.

MFBF Minute

Published April 16, 2025

In the MFBF Minute, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing discusses the recent trip to Washington, D.C. Click here.

Farming for the Future

Published April 16, 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 events and topics. This week, Katie Rasmussen, a hydrologist with MDA, talks about the Minnesota runoff…

Investing in Rural North Dakota

Published April 16, 2025

In Bismarck, the North Dakota House approved a bill to create a ‘Rural Catalyst Fund’ with a 68-24 vote. The proposal calls for $5 million in state money for grants supporting economic development projects in communities with 3,000 people or…

Minnesota Farmers Begin Corn Planting

North Dakota Field Work Off to Slow Start

Beck’s Expands Olivia, MN Facility

ND Legislative Report

MN Beef Update

Glessing Urges Action on Farm Bill

Corn Matters

MFBF Minute

Farming for the Future

Investing in Rural North Dakota

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