Corn, Soybean and Spring Wheat Conditions Improve Nationwide
(WASHINGTON D.C.)– The nationwide condition of corn, soybeans and spring wheat improved slightly this past week while the nation’s cotton crop took another hit. According to the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, corn and soybeans nationwide
South Dakota Swine Summit Presents Industry Opportunities to Young Producers
BROOKINGS, S.D. — July 8, 2024 — Young people with an interest in swine learned more about swine production and career opportunities at the second annual South Dakota Swine Summit on June 13, presented at South Dakota
Grants Available to Improve Safety on Minnesota Farms
St. Paul, MN: Minnesota farmers looking to add safety equipment to their on-farm grain storage facilities can now apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant program. The program reimburses up to
SDSU Extension Co-hosting Forage Field Day
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, the Northern Plains Forage Association and I-29 Moo University will co-host a field day for forage producers. Forage Field Day is a regional event that
Correa Makes Third All-Star Game
(Minneapolis, MN) — Carlos Correa is heading to Arlington. The Twins shortstop was selected to the American League roster for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game yesterday. Correa will be a reserve on the AL team. The 29-year-old
Man Dies After Falling From Tree In Aitkin County
(Aitkin County, MN) — A man is dead after falling from a tree in Aitkin County last week. Police say 27-year-old Henry Cannon was celebrating the holiday with friends at Gun Lake when he decided to climb
Former MN State Lawmaker Arrested For Criminal Sexual Conduct
(St. Louis County, MN) — A former state lawmaker is facing criminal charges in St. Louis County. Jason Metsa was arrested Saturday and booked on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Authorities have not released any
Suspect In Custody After Pipe Bomb Found At Freeborn County Gov. Center
(Albert Lea, MN) — A suspect is facing charges after a pipe bomb was found Friday afternoon at the Freeborn County Government Center. Police found the bomb inside a gun lock box that was seized from a
May Beef Export Value Highest in 11 Months; Pork Exports Below Year-Ago
The value of U.S. beef exports topped $900 million in May, the highest since June 2023, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports posted another solid performance
Ag Land Market Showing Signs Of Settling
According to Farmers National Company, the agricultural land market has been “nothing short of exceptional during the past five years.” Gains in value are prevalent across all classes of land in every region of the country. Strong