Ag Business Articles
Groundwater Protection Map Updated
Published Yesterday
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.Boehm Leads NCI
Published Yesterday
The Northern Crops Institute has named its new director. David Boehm has been NCI’s technical manager since 2019 and the co-interim director for nearly a year. Previously, Boehm worked for SES VanderHave and AgriPro Wheat.Deere Sued
Published Yesterday
The Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing John Deere. The lawsuit alleges Deere’s equipment repair policies violate federal antitrust laws and drive up farmers' costs. Meanwhile, Deere expanded its digital suite earlier this…400 Ag Groups Urge Swift Confirmation for Rollins
Published Yesterday
The confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins has been scheduled for Thursday, July 23. More than 400 agriculture groups and businesses have signed a letter of support for Rollins. In addition to national groups, the tri-state region was represented…Farming for the Future
Published January 15, 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, Larry Cowling is a water quality-certified producer from Martin County, who…MN Corn Matters
Published January 15, 2025
Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Jim Kanten is featured in the MN Corn Matters with information about the upcoming MN Ag Expo. Find out more at this link.A Supply Reversal
Published January 15, 2025
Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA's latest supply and demand report is any indication. "We see these ag cycles and we've been on a downward trend for…MFBF Minute
Published January 15, 2025
In this week's edition of the MFBF Minute, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Leadership Coordinator Rachael Peterson talks about the LEAP Conference. Click here to listen.Missed Opportunities
Published January 15, 2025
Looking back on 2024, Northland Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten said there were a lot of missed opportunities. "The lack of timely marketing of carryover inventory of the 2023 crop cost many producers a fair amount of working capital just…