Since its implementation in 2016, the “buffer law” has generated wide-spread discussions on how landowners can achieve compliance with the legislation. In the soybean growing areas of Minnesota, many landowners and local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff have…
December 29, 2016
Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith have announced a Town Hall Water Summit to be held Jan. 27 at the University of Minnesota, Morris. Registration will open Jan. 6 and the full program will be announced on that…
December 29, 2016
Farmers anxious to take advantage of the new dicamba-tolerant herbicide trait in soybeans and cotton now have another herbicide option. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered Engenia, a low-volatility formulation from BASF.
December 29, 2016
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) will be hosting an International Soy Market Update and See For Yourself* Informational Dinner on Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. to coincide with the 2017 MN Ag Expo in Mankato.
December 19, 2016
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is offering a free speaker session and dinner for members* as a pre-event to kick off the 2017 MN Ag Expo. The event will take place Jan. 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the Verizon…
December 15, 2016
By their very nature, investments are designed to deliver favorable returns to investors. Every year farmers make investments in seed, fertilizer and other inputs in order to raise the best crop possible to enhance their profitability. At least one grain…
December 15, 2016
The abnormally warm autumn we had here in the Midwest seems like a distant memory. Freezing, even sub-zero temperatures have set in. Winter is here. That has me thinking about one of the most persistent myths about biodiesel: The fuel…
December 15, 2016
