Corn growers prepare for ‘interesting’ harvest
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New Prague farmer Greg Entinger said he’s unsure what his corn yields will be like this year, given uneven plant emergence and stress from the hot,
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What to know about corn tar spot
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Ongoing research at the University of Minnesota will help corn farmers fight back against a fungal infection that can cause yield losses between 50 to 70 bushels per acre,
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What you need to know about the grain indemnity fund
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Previously, the state of Minnesota used bonds purchased by elevators to compensate growers who went unpaid for delivered or stored grain. But the required bond amounts were often too low to cover all claims against the elevators in the event of bankruptcy and did not prevent farmers from sustaining significant losses.
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A May start for Minnesota’s corn growers
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Farmers in the southern tier of Minnesota made the most of a week of fine spring weather and made major progress in this year’s corn planting.
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Minnesota’s soil moisture sets stage for good growing season
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
The right combination of climate factors has recharged the moisture in drought-parched soils across Minnesota.
Lack of measurable soil moisture at harvest time last year left many Minnesota farmers uncertain whether there would be adequate moisture for the germination of this year’s crops,
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Follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed
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As planting season begins across the country, Minnesota Corn reminds farmers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed:
- Follow label directions on seed containers;
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MCGA urges challenge to Mexico ban
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is joining with other corn grower associations to urge the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate a dispute settlement under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in response to Mexico’s proposed ban on GMO corn.
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2022 Census of Agriculture – Data Collection in Full Swing
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Dan Lofthus
State Statistician
Upper Midwest Region – MN
USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service
The 2022 Census of Agriculture is in full swing.
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Why nitrogen is vital to crop development
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Some people wonder: since there is already nitrogen in the soil, why do farmers need to add it?
It comes down to the fundamentals of plant physiology.
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