MN Planting 2017: Reason for optimism
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
If USDA estimates prove true, farmers will plant 450,000 fewer acres of corn in Minnesota while increasing soybean acres by around 700,000 acres.
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Buffers: Here’s where we are at
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One of the most important topics to farmers during the 2017 legislative session, the buffer law was created to protect state water resources from erosion and runoff pollution.
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Project Green finds common (green) ground between farm and city
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
What’s something that many people have in common with farmers? Nearly everyone loves to see the earth become green again,
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MN Legislative Update: Lawmakers return to full agenda
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Minnesota State Legislators return to St. Paul on April 18 with a significant number of issues to address during the closing five weeks of the 2017 session.
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Minnesota Corn Growers Association bolsters staff
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As part of its ongoing commitment to identifying opportunities for Minnesota’s 24,000 corn farmers while building connections with the non-farming public, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) recently announced the hiring of Brent Renneke as Public Relations Manager,
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Connect with lawmakers during legislative Spring Break
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Talk to your legislators this week! State policymakers are making headway at the capitol on several significant issues. But before many of the major decisions are made,
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Legislative Update: Major bills moving to closure
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In the days leading up to the Legislature’s annual Spring Break (April 7-16), several high-profile bills have either received approval and await Gov. Dayton’s action or are making the final turns in the legislative process before moving forward for the Governor’s approval.
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Register now for Farm Camp Minnesota
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Farmers, agriculture organizations, agribusinesses, and volunteers have joined together to organize and host the sixth annual “Farm Camp Minnesota”.
Farm Camp Minnesota is open to kids entering grades 3-6.
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Legislative Update: State budget proposals unveiled
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Under the Minnesota Constitution, the State Legislature and Governor are responsible for developing a new state budget every two years. Budgets are crafted during odd numbered years,
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