Agriculture

Details of USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program announced

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe program aims to help alleviate the significant economic losses producers faced in 2024.

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Exports add value to the Minnesota economy

Reading Time: < 1 minuteExports of corn, ethanol, and co-products added $4.73 billion in value to the Minnesota economy in 2022, a study found.

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Seeing (and meeting) is believing

Reading Time: 4 minutesAgronomy Field Day at UMN research center connects farmers to researchers

Written by Jonathan Eisenthal

Science guides farmers’ choices in everything from planting date to fertilizer rates to which combination of herbicides to use to combat water hemp.

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Help is a call, text, or email away

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture has a variety of resources for farmers experiencing challenging times.

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U.S. corn, ethanol exports increase

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs of July, U.S. corn exports were up 34.3% year over year during the 2024 marketing year, which ended in August.

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Spotlighting Minnesota’s Ag Water Quality Certification Program

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe voluntary Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program helps Minnesota farmers protect water resources.

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Farmers reminded of anhydrous ammonia safety best practices

Reading Time: 2 minutesEven during a compressed timeline and variable weather conditions, safety should never be compromised, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says.

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MDA reminds farmers of fall nitrogen fertilizer rules

Reading Time: 2 minutesFall applications of nitrogen fertilizer are restricted in certain parts of the state under the Groundwater Protection Rule.

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Take precautions to ensure farm safety

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the 2024 harvest nears, Minnesota Corn reminds farmers of resources available to help stay safe on the farm.

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