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Strategic Farming Field Notes: Crops update and preparing for soybean insect scouting

On June 24, Matt Pfarr, University of Minnesota Extension educator – Crops, and Dr. Bob Koch, University of Minnesota Extension soybean entomologist, joined moderator Dave Nicolai, University of Minnesota Extension Educator – Crops, to discuss crop development, disease outlook, nutrient management, and soybean insect scouting during the University of Minnesota Extension Strategic Farming: Field Notes webinar. The Strategic Farming: Field Notes webinar series provides timely, research-based information on current crop production issues throughout the growing season. The series is ...

Beef x Dairy Insights – Calf Development Track

With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. Thesetopics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22. UMN Dairy Extension Specialist Dr. Brad Heins will present “Early Life Nutrition for Beef-on-Dairy Crossbred Calves,” highlighting the importance of high-quality ...

Will electric tractors gain traction?

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In the soft dirt of an indoor horseback riding ring last month, a group of farmers got ready to test drive a new piece of equipment: an electric tractor. As they took turns climbing in — some surprised by its quick acceleration — they gave real-time feedback to ...

Expedited Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers announced

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). To expedite the implementation of SDRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering assistance in two stages. This first stage is open to producers with eligible crop losses that received assistance under crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program during 2023 and 2024. Stage Stage One signup ...

SMSU Agronomy Field Day

The seventh annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day is scheduled for Friday, July 18, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the SMSU Agronomy Field Trials Farm site adjacent to the Jon Knochenmus Center for Innovation, located on the north edge of Marshall. (2927 265th Avenue, Marshall) The day will include lunch, tours, and presentations highlighting SMSU field-trial research, as well as other related programs and projects. The schedule includes: Welcome, Dr. Raphael Onyeaghala, dean of the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies SMSU Demonstration Plots and Field-Trial Site ...

Farmers educate students on power of soybeans

The Yellow Medicine County Corn and Soybean Growers Board understands the vital role agriculture plays in rural communities and is committed to educating the next generation. That’s why they prioritize participating in the two-day Yellow Medicine County Ag in the Classroom event, where interactive sessions help students explore agriculture and its impact on their daily lives. During the event, board members led the soybean-focused educational session, introducing students to the many products derived from soybeans, including soap, hand sanitizer, printer ink and biodiesel. To bring ...