Agriculture

Cost conscious moves for this planting season

Reading Time: 2 minutesUMN Extension Corn Agronomist Jeff Coulter provides some tips for farmers to consider during the 2026 planting season.

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Spotlight on the Minnesota Farm Advocates program

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are now 12 Farm Advocates throughout the state who offer one-on-one help and advice to farmers who are facing crises caused by financial problems or natural disasters.

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Fertilizer Prices Put Economic Squeeze On Farmers

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith fertilizer up 55% since 2020, farmers face shrinking margins and are rethinking nutrient plans for the 2026 crop.

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MCGA disappointed in MPCA’s lack of engagement around abrupt fee increases

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEffective today, application fees for air and water permits issued by the MPCA have increased either 48% or 56%

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Lush

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates that 74 percent of the state’s corn crop is in good to excellent condition.

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Staying Afloat of Wetland Rule Changes.

Reading Time: 3 minutesMCGA is closely monitoring rulemaking associated with recently enacted changes to the state’s Wetland Conservation Act.

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USDA announces details of new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program will include assistance for natural disaster related losses in 2023 and 2024.

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Practicing Safety

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How to respond to severe weather

Written by Jonathan Eisenthal

Keeping safe during severe weather is a skill like playing a sport or a musical instrument,

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BeSure! Campaign Returns to Promote Good Stewardship Practices This Season

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis season, join the stewardship movement by ensuring you’re championing best-management practices for safe and responsible product use.

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