On Feb. 26, Dr. Fei Yang, UMN Corn Extension entomologist, joined UMN Extension Crops Educator Dr. Anthony Hanson for a discussion on corn insect pests. Dr. Yang provided an update on the current challenges Minnesota faces with these pests and shared insights from his research on corn insect ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October ...
All beef and dairy producers, those selling feed to beef and dairy operations, as well as industry professionals are invited to join Minnesota Dairy Initiative and UMN Extension on Monday, July 8, at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds for a free educational event focusing on cow efficiency and ...
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) announced that five grower leaders have been elected and reelected to the board of directors. Tasked with directing soybean checkoff dollars to increase profitability to Minnesota soybean farmers, MSR&PC’s elected board ...
Area FFA teams took part in the state FFA Convention April 21-23. Convention results: Best Informed Greenhand Team 28 Tracy Area 173 Silver 30 Yellow Medicine East 170 Silver 63 Canby 46 Bronze Companion Animal Team 27 Wabasso Silver Crops Team 11 Westbrook-Walnut ...
Help is available for Minnesota producers facing times of stress For Minnesota farmers and livestock producers experiencing times of stress due to business and financial challenges, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers a reminder of free, confidential tools that are available ...