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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents named Laura Bloomberg, Rebecca Cunningham, and James Holloway as finalists to be the 18th President of the University of Minnesota System. The finalists rose to the top of a pool of four lead candidates unanimously endorsed by the Board’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Finalists will visit the Crookston, […]
With the recent softening in the grain markets, what is the outlook for 2024? Dr. Frayne Olson, Crop economist and marketing specialist from North Dakota State University, expects the January 12 USDA reports to set a reference point for the markets going forward. Crop inventories, consumption, and South American crops will all play roles in
Three hands-on educational retreats focused on multi-generational farm transition are offered across Minnesota. Multiple generations, spouses, partners, and other relevant parties of family farms are encouraged to attend the Farm Transition Retreats together for a deep dive into conversations about family and business goals. These free hands-on retreats include facilitated planning and time for discussion,
The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10 am – 12 pm starting October 4. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four! Topics for each session are as follows- October 4: Develop your farm
Drought affects crop conditions as well as the potential for disease development. Dr. Seth Naeve, Extension soybean agronomist, traveled to Minnesota recently to assess the soybean crop. Despite the drought, soybeans are looking reasonably good. However, we are living “paycheck to paycheck” regarding soil moisture and need rain for the crop to develop and yield.
The Calvin and Anne Schow family of McIntosh has been named Polk County’s “2023 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Calvin Schow has been a grain farmer ever since he can remember. He met Annie in 2004, and they were later married. In 2010, the couple applied for a program with
