Commodity Classic 2017 draws thousands
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Commodity Classic 2017 is well underway this week in San Antonio. The annual event, held March 2-4 this year, is America’s largest farmer-led,
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Legislative Update: Tax debate to start soon
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It is expected that state legislators will receive the most up-to-date state revenue and spending projections on Feb. 28 from the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) office.
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TC Road Crew brings farming and fun to schools
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
A crowd of 100 school kids roared with excitement when Maizey, the lovable and always happy Minnesota corn mascot,
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Nitrogen efficiency key to yield contest winner’s success
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Gary Prescher, Delavan, Minn., was recently named a state winner in the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) “National Corn Yield Contest”. Prescher attributes his success to a long-term commitment to improved land and crop management practices;
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Bills beginning to move at Capitol
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Legislative leadership recently established deadlines to move bills through the process during the 2017 session. These deadlines are earlier than recent legislative sessions. As a result,
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Nitrogen management conferences focus on precision agriculture
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Hundreds of farmers and crop consultants had the opportunity last week to learn how they could improve their nitrogen management techniques and maximize inputs,
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Legislative update: Rural issues remain top of mind
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Significant farm and rural issues are receiving considerable attention at the State Capitol and earlier committee deadlines this year are contributing to a faster pace of bill introductions and committee discussions.
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Water Summit addresses concerns, solutions for water quality
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
A packed auditorium of farmers, local residents and government officials from across the state came together for Governor Dayton’s second annual Town Hall Water Summit,
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American Lung Association MN continues to promote clean air benefits of ethanol
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Written by Nicole Krumrie
Jon Hunter was recently named Director of Clean Air with the American Lung Association in Minnesota (ALAMN).
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