Leading ag researchers on display at MN Ag EXPO
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MN Ag EXPO will again be the place to be for an up-close look at some of the most exciting research happening in the state that will shape future farm practices.
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Corn farmers’ stories reach millions on National Geographic
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The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) partnered with National Geographic in the fall to share the stories of America’s corn farmers with a robust national audience.
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Innovation Grant Spotlight: Reduced versus traditional tillage
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Throughout the summer we have been highlighting projects from the 2017 Innovation Grant Program, with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) investing more than $250,000 in 23 farmer-led projects focused on conservation.
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Northern farmers can again take advantage of free bus ride to MN Ag EXPO
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Northern farmers will once again have the option to sit back, relax and enjoy the bus ride to MN Ag EXPO in Mankato next month.
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Bringing the farm to University of Minnesota underclassmen
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(Lauren Biegler with her husband, Bryan, on their Lake Wilson farm)
Last week nearly 200 University of Minnesota underclassmen attended their introductory nutrition course for a lesson they may not have expected when enrolling in the class.
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Farmers unite on Twitter to support NAFTA
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Farmers nationwide united on Twitter yesterday to make their voices heard on the importance of NAFTA to agriculture. The grassroots advocacy campaign included farmers of all backgrounds,
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New tillage guide says less is more
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
The new Upper Midwest Tillage Guide provides Minnesota and North Dakota farmers with a resource for considering the right amount of tillage for their operation and which implements will help the farmer achieve new tillage goals.
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Major soil health research project revealed for World Soil Day
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To celebrate World Soil Day, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) announced a project that will accelerate the adoption of soil health practices on farms by creating standardized measurements that show the benefits of soil health management.
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Minnesota Department of Ag offers helpline for stressed farmers
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture unveiled the Farm & Rural Helpline this fall as a resource for Minnesota farmers and rural residents under stress. The free,
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