Minnesota DNR partnering with farmers to address deer depredation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with farmers to address deer depredation across the state. Assistant commissioner Bob Meyer says crop and livestock producers often face rising deer populations. “And unfortunately they tend to like soybeans and corn and other things, sometimes more than others. So how do we make sure that producers…… Continue Reading

A better understanding of lactose free milk

With the rise in lactose-free milk and lactose-free dairy products, there is a greater opportunity for those who are lactose intolerant to enjoy dairy products. But Jessica Kassel, a registered dietitian with the St. Louis Dairy Council, says there are still some misconceptions about lactose-free products. AUDIO: Healthy Living on lactose-free milk The post A…… Continue Reading

Southeast Minnesota farmer has “really phenomenal” crop coming

Many farmers are looking at excellent corn and soybean yields if the weather cooperates through harvest. Gail Donkers grows corn, soybeans, and alfalfa near Faribault in southeast Minnesota. “You know, it’s really kind of scary (because) it’s really phenomenal. When those derecho winds are predicted, my husband and I just looked at each other and…… Continue Reading

Minnesota seeing best crop condition ratings in almost a decade

An extension crops educator says crop condition ratings in Minnesota are the best they’ve been in nearly a decade. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield USDA considers 75 percent of corn and 73 percent of soybeans in the state in good to excellent condition. “If you look back at the data from…… Continue Reading

Soybeans see strong gains ahead of WASDE

Soybeans were sharply higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade was watching crop weather and getting ready for Tuesday’s USDA numbers. The USDA says 68% of U.S. soybeans are good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with 91% blooming and 71% at the pod setting stage. Part of Monday’s gains can be…… Continue Reading

Spring wheat harvest behind schedule in South Dakota

Crop conditions are mixed in South Dakota.  The USDA says 97 percent ofS outh Dakota’s corn is silking, 48 percent is in the dough stage and is rated 77 percent good to excellent. Eighty-eight percent of soybeans are blooming, 53 percent are setting pods, and rated 75 percent good to excellent. Winter wheat harvest is…… Continue Reading

Iowa corn condition ratings remain well above national average

Crop condition ratings remain much higher than the national average in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update lists 86 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 72 percent nationwide. However, south-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield corn is starting to go backwards on his farm. “Starting to see…… Continue Reading

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