Grain marketing slows down due to prices, weather
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By Jonathan Eisenthal
Observers have tracked a slow down below the typically slow movement of grain in January and February this year.
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The pros and cons of pre-plant, sidedress or split-applying nitrogen
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Dr. Fabian Fernandez. a nutrient management and water quality specialist at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Soil, Water and Climate spoke to more than 450 farmers and ag professionals at the 5th annual Minnesota Crop Nutrient Management conference on Tuesday in Mankato.
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Record attendance at the Minnesota Crop Nutrient Management Conference
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Are you looking to buy a new SPAD chlorophyll meter? Are you wondering if you should sidedress apply N? Are nitrogen fertilizer management plans part of your daily reading?
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Information on corn, soybeans added to small grains update meetings in Northwest Minnesota
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Blizzards, road closures, winter storms and wind chill warnings didn’t stop more than 400 farmers in Northwest Minnesota from attending a series of Small Grains Update meetings in mid-January.
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Getting to know MCGA's new farmer-leaders
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
In recent elections, farmers Kirby Hettver, Paul Henning and Tim Wiersma were elected to serve on the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) board of directors.
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U.S. Senate approves farm bill, sends to President Obama for signature
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By a vote of 68-32, the U.S. Senate approved a new five-year farm bill on Tuesday afternoon. The bill now heads to President Obama’s desk, -
Agriculture in China: A student's perspective
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By Kevin Welter
I met with my college advisor my sophomore year, and I recall her asking me if I had ever thought of studying abroad.
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How a record corn crop makes for a better Super Bowl
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As if growing the food, fiber, feed and fuel to meet the needs of a growing world population wasn’t enough, corn farmers are also making an impact on this Sunday’s Super Bowl.
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Farm Bill: We're getting close (for real this time…probably)
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House and Senate negotiators reached a deal on a new five-year farm bill late Monday night that ends direct payments, strengthens crop insurance and trims nutrition programs (food stamps) by about 1 percent.
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