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MN Added to H5N1 Testing Strategy

Published January 13, 2025

USDA has added 15 more states, including Minnesota, to its National Milk Testing Strategy for avian influenza. Twenty-eight states are being tested, representing 65 percent of U.S. milk production. The testing protocol does not include South Dakota and North Dakota…
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State-by-State

Published January 13, 2025

According to USDA, the Minnesota corn crop averaged 174 bushels per acre. South Dakota was record high at 164 bushels per acre and North Dakota farmers yielded 149 bushels per acre for corn. Soybean yields averaged 45 bushels per acre…
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Craig Criticizes GOP Budget Plan

Published January 13, 2025

A document reportedly put together by the House Budget Committee and released by Politico, outlines the spending reduction needed to pay for $5.7 trillion in tax cuts. The list includes cuts in conservation programs, food stamps and rural energy programs.…
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Resistance Management

Published January 13, 2025

The weed-resistance headache is not going away anytime soon. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert advocates a residual weed management approach. "We need to continue to rotate chemistries and promote residual chemistries in every crop that we can," said Diebert. "Canola…
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Bean Day Coming Up This Friday

Published January 12, 2025

The Northarvest Bean Day will be held Friday in Fargo. In addition to the dry-bean specific trade show, the agenda includes 'Machiney Pete' Greg Peterson, Jeff Harrison from Combest, Sell and Associates and NDSU Extension dry bean breeder Juan Orsono.…
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NPPC Praises Line Speeds Decision

Published January 12, 2025

USDA”s Food Safety and Inspection Service has extended the New Swine Inspection System’s increased line speed trials through mid-May of this year. The National Pork Producers Council called this a win. “Pork producers appreciate USDA’s thoughtful and thorough approach to…
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Awards Presented at LEAP Conference

Published January 12, 2025

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation recognized four leaders from across the state for their contributions to the organization and agriculture at its annual Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion Conference in Red Wing. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee presented the…
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