Path to reduced tillage begins at harvest

An extension educator says the journey to reducing tillage begins at harvest. Jodi DeJong-Hughes is with the University of Minnesota. “Less tillage or no-till does not mean you don’t do any prep work. It starts off with the combine, you have to have a combine that spreads out the chaff all the way across the…… Continue Reading

Beef, wheat export sales up on week

U.S. export sales during the week ending January 23rd were mixed. The USDA reported week-to-week improvements for beef, wheat, rice, and soybean products, against dips for soybeans, corn, pork, and cotton. Those mixed sales were due to a combination of factors, including the value of the dollar against competing currencies, seasonal supply changes, and uncertainties…… Continue Reading

Crop insurance a critical risk management took

A farm management analyst is stressing the importance of crop insurance as farmers plan for the upcoming growing season. Kent Thiesse with the Green Solutions Group in southern Minnesota suggests risk management cannot be overlooked. “We saw a good example last year that good crop insurance policies really saved a lot of people where we…… Continue Reading

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