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Farming for the Future

Published April 24, 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, Dr. Bonnie McGill of the American Farmland Trust talks about a…
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MFU Minute

Published April 24, 2025

In our MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Education Director Winona Anderson shares details of the summer leadership camp schedule. Click here to listen.
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Corn Matters

Published April 24, 2025

This is World Trade Month. In this edition of Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Research and Promotion Council board member Jim O'Connor discusses the significance of this month-long celebration. Click here to listen to the report.
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Sugarbeet Report

Published April 24, 2025

In the first RRFN Sugarbeet Report of the season, NDSU/University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Dr. Tom Peters highlights early-season preemergent weed control. Listen to the report. 
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Patience Recommended

Published April 24, 2025

In northeastern North Dakota, farmers are off to a good start on planting. Dekalb Asgrow Technical Agronomist Derek Pruitt doesn't want growers to be in a big hurry to plant corn yet. "I kinda feel like May 1 is always a…
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1Q Rail Activity Up for PNW Routes

Published April 24, 2025

Demand for grain transportation in the first quarter of the year remained strong. While rail grain carloads were slightly below average nationally, record corn exports were seen from the Pacific Northwest export terminals. By state, the grain cars loaded and…
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Crop Protection Bill Signed into Law

Published April 24, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed legislation that safeguards the farmers’ access to crop protection products. The bill said federally approved pesticide labels are the law and are not subject to activist lawsuits. Ongoing litigation nationwide over the use…
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Standing Up for Seed Oils

Published April 24, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again agenda is gaining momentum. During the ag leaders’ roundtable at North Dakota State University, the region’s unique role in the production of oilseeds was discussed. "There's a lot of misinformation out on the internet…
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Compromise Possible in St. Paul

Published April 24, 2025

There are big differences between the Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota budget targets. Yet, House Speaker Lisa Demuth is optimistic those issues can be resolved with divided government. "All voices are being heard," said Demuth. "My expectation is that…
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Stay Out of the Way

Published April 24, 2025

In comments made to Ag Secretary Rollins, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong praised the Trump Administration for its responsiveness to the states. Regarding agriculture, Armstrong said his farmers and ranchers will benefit from less regulation. "We're really proud of our…
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