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Farming for the Future

Published December 31, 2024

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, Lac Qui Parle County farmer Ed Hegland, who is a water…
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Improving Nutrient Uptake

Published December 31, 2024

Mosaic Biosciences has targeted the biological market for corn, soybeans, and wheat over the past two years. Mosaic agronomist Chad Becker says there are two key products, PowerCoat and BioPath. PowerCoat is an oil-based formulation that's meant to be on…
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MN Beef Update

Published December 31, 2024

Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt joins this week's Minnesota Beef Update to talk about the importance of beef exports. Click here to listen to the report.
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Demand for MN Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Growing

Published December 31, 2024

In the upcoming session of the Minnesota Legislature, one of the biggest tasks for lawmakers is to pass a new biennial budget.  Stu Lourey, government relations director, Minnesota Farmers Union, says part of that budget should include expanding the Beginning…
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Agtegra Elects Directors

Published December 31, 2024

Agtegra Cooperative has reelected its officer team; Rick Osterday of Java as president, Heather Beaner of Mellette as first vice president, Matt Johnson of Webster as second vice president and Steve Halverson of Pierre as secretary. Five Agtegra members were…
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An Update for Swine Health Regs

Published December 31, 2024

USDA is establishing a national voluntary livestock improvement program to safeguard and improve the health status of the U.S. swine herd. The U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan began four years ago as a pilot project, monitoring certain farms for African…
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Otter Tail Power Completes ND Rate Review

Published December 31, 2024

The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved a $13.1 million net increase to Otter Tail Power Company’s electric service rates. In a news release, Otter Tail Power officials said the 6.18 percent net rate increase will keep its rates…
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Legislative Focus: Advancing SAF in Minnesota

Published December 30, 2024

Minnesota's legislative session begins on January 14th. House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Anderson wants to promote and establish more research on sustainable aviation fuel. "There's a plant coming into Moorhead, which is great news," said Anderson. "That hopefully will give…
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