MANKATO—MN Ag Expo moved to a new venue in 2017 but featured the same eclectic offerings for the Minnesota agricultural community. "I think the event has gone really well in the new facility," MSGA President Theresia Gillie said of the…
January 26, 2017
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's staff met with farmers across Minnesota For many, the struggle to pass the 2014 Farm Bill is still fresh in farmers’ minds. However, from that turbulent process has sprung an urgency from lawmakers to better understand the…
January 24, 2017
National Biodiesel Conference gives attendees new perspective on America’s first advanced biofuel With a new administration and plenty of speculation on the future of biodiesel, industry leaders gathered in San Diego to better understand biodiesel and what the future holds.
January 19, 2017
On Monday, Jan. 23, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office will kick off her Farm Bill Tour. Klobuchar’s staff will join with Minnesota agriculture leaders – including Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson – to gather input from Minnesotans on ways to…
January 19, 2017
After a long awaited search, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sonny Perdue to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. American Soybean Association (ASA) President and Illinois soybean farmer Ron Moore welcomed the forthcoming announcement of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as…
January 19, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to review and re-evaluate active ingredients in crop production every 15 years. The pyrethroid class of insecticides is due for review in 2017, and EPA's decision could put the future of critical bifenthrin…
January 12, 2017
Time is running out to pre-register for the 2017 MN Ag Expo, held Jan. 25-26 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato. Pre-registration closes tomorrow, Jan. 13, and is encouraged as it guarantees meal tickets.
January 11, 2017
