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MN Beef Update
Published Yesterday
This week Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Ashley Wulf talks about how the beef checkoff is is celebrating May as beef month.Unworkable
Published Yesterday
A fast response came from biofuel and agriculture groups to the Treasury Department’s GREET model. The Minnesota Corn Growers Association said it is unreasonable for the Biden Administration to expect corn growers to implement no-till practices, enhanced efficiency fertilizers and…A ND No-Go for GREET Cover Crop Provision
Published Yesterday
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle said the short growing season and unpredictable fall weather in his home state of North Dakota make the Treasury Department Sustainable Aviation Fuel crop requirement next to impossible for farmers in the region. Gackle…Ethanol Groups Respond to SAF Guidance
Published Yesterday
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the GREET model guidance positions ethanol-based aviation fuel for takeoff, but more work needs to be done. The RFA believes more flexibility needs to be added. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…Farming for the Future
Published Yesterday
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, Keith Olander Executive Director of the Northern Agricultural Center of Excellence,…Corn Matters
Published Yesterday
Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Meg Moynihan joins Corn Matters to talk about farm stress.Freeman Succeeds Folland on Northern Crops Council
Published April 30, 2024
Paul Freeman has replaced Kris Folland as the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council representative on the Northern Crops Council. "We grow better quality soybeans up here and we're always looking for new markets and that expanded both NCI and…SAF Has Great Potential, But Administration Needs to Get the Policy Right
Published April 30, 2024
Ethanol has carved out an important market for on-road fuel usage, but new opportunities are on the horizon with sustainable aviation fuel. According to Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley, SAF has the potential to be…Patience Needed
Published April 30, 2024
Turning cattle out to pastures too early will influence grass conditions later in the season. "Hold back as long as you can because if you nip the grass off now, you'll have stunted growth later on," said Dr. Gerald Stokka,…