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DGF FFA Chapter Makes its Debut
Published April 24, 2025
The Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton FFA Chapter is one of a handful of new programs chartered at the state convention. DGF FFA President Madison Camacho said this is the culmination of years of hard work. "I've been in FFA since my freshman year…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…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.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.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.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…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…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…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…