Editor's Picks
Category: Minnesota
Net Returns to Carbon Farming Tool Allows Producers to Evaluate Contracts Jan 17, 2023
AMES, Iowa – Producers looking to calculate financial returns from carbon farming contracts can use a newly updated resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Carbon Farming Decision […]
Cost-Share Irrigation Program Available in 19 Minnesota Counties Dec 2, 2022
The second round of a cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available to producers in 19 Minnesota counties. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation […]
Minnesota: Managing Residue in a Dry Year Oct 29, 2022
Farmers across Minnesota are quickly moving through harvest. Soybeans are mostly done and corn is well underway, if not completed, in most areas. How you leave your fields in the […]
Minnesota: 7 Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas to Drought Oct 29, 2022
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. […]
Minnesota Corn: Fall Fertilizer Decisions – How Should You Prioritize Applying Potassium? Oct 12, 2022
High fertilizer prices can lead some farmers to prioritize specific fertilizer applications based on their experience in fields. When it comes to phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), most growers seem […]
Minnesota: Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Options for 2022 Close Soon Oct 11, 2022
Private pesticide applicators who still need to certify in 2022 have two options left to get their certification. You must take either the online or mail-in exam to receive your […]
Minnesota: Skipping Phosphorus Fertilizer Application May Make Agronomic, Economic Sense Oct 6, 2022
With fluctuating fertilizer prices, it is a good time to review a few principles related to phosphorus (P) availability in soils. We know that P is a critical element required […]
Minnesota: Ragweeds Seed Samples Requested for Herbicide Resistance Screening Oct 6, 2022
Herbicide-resistant weeds are causing crop yield loss and reducing farm profitability in Minnesota. Confirming the presence of herbicide-resistant weed populations will help the farmers to plan for an effective weed […]
Keep Monitors, Sensors, and Scales Accurate During Harvest Oct 4, 2022
When heading to the field for harvest, it’s important to make sure your monitors, sensors and scales are getting accurate numbers. Taking the time to calibrate your combine yield monitor […]
Minnesota Corn: Scout Field for Tar Spot Oct 4, 2022
Tar spot of corn has continued to develop in many fields across southeastern and into central Minnesota. Fortunately, with the exception of some areas in southeastern MN, tar spot has […]
