News Frequent rains boost Minnesota crops despite minor condition slip Crop conditions dipped a little in Minnesota over the past week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows 77 percent of corn and 78 percent of soybeans in good to excellent condition, st... See more
News Funding cap lifted for Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit A farm business management instructor says changes to Minnesota’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit should make the program more effective. Kristina McVicker with South Central College tells Brow... See more
News Compeer appraiser: today’s farmland buyers are showing more discipline A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s st... See more
News Minnesota Beef Council: consumers still see value in beef The CEO of the Minnesota Beef Council says demand for beef remains strong despite high retail prices. Kelly Schmidt tells Brownfield the domestic cattle herd is still short relative to demand.... See more
News Lighthizer: agriculture bears the brunt of global trade protectionism A former U.S. Trade Ambassador suggests the agriculture sector is often treated unfairly in trade negotiations. Robert Lighthizer uses U.S. bulk commodity agriculture as an example... See more
