Minnesota feedlot permit application fee hike paused

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has paused an increase to feedlot permit application fees. Minnesota Pork Producers Association director of public policy strategy and sustainability Lauren Servick says the 48 percent hike for air permits and 56 percent raise for water permits came as a surprise August 1st. “And then we were notified on August…Continue Reading

Brown stem rot, SDS common in 2025 soybean crop

An extension instructor says he’s seeing an uptick in brown stem rot and sudden death syndrome in this year’s soybean crop. Talon Mues with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says development would’ve begun when growing conditions were wet and humid. “Those are common late season diseases. However, they’re coming from the roots. Management needs to be…Continue Reading

Iowa State Fair

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp visits the Iowa State Fair The post Iowa State Fair appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

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