Minnesota Farm Bureau looks to bridge rural-urban divide during Fair

Minnesota Farm Bureau members are looking to bridge the rural-urban divide during the State Fair.  MFBF Promotion and Education Committee member Judy Barka says the organization offers an interactive experience for fairgoers. “Been really fun today to see (and) hear people (talk about) what they’re surprised about (and) what products are in what things that…Continue Reading

White mold management in 2025

A manufacturer sales rep for Heads Up Plant Protectants says 2025 has been a challenging year for white mold in soybeans. Emily Van Lith tells Brownfield, “It is a major threat for soybeans, especially when you’re looking at this year with more wet conditions.” According to the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the…Continue Reading

Managing fall fertilizer investments

A regional agronomist with AgroLiquid says many growers are having conservations about fall fertilizer purchases. Ryan Harbison tells Brownfield farmers have been adjusting to a weakening farm economy. “There’s a mixed bag of excitement and kind of that hesitation a little bit,” he said. “We’re in a little bit of a down market right now,…Continue Reading

Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act reintroduced in Congress

An ag group says the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, recently reintroduced in Congress, would help accelerate the adoption of biobased products. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says the bipartisan legislation would modernize and enhance USDA’s BioPreferred Program. “This is a 20-year-old program at USDA that’s voluntary for folks to go…Continue Reading

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