August 30, 2021 | News-Talk 1230 KFJB

Minnesota Farm Bureau creates new ways to connect with fairgoers

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Minnesota Farm Bureau has created new ways to connect with consumers during the State Fair. MFB Foundation director Ruth Meirick says they’ve added exhibits...

60% of U.S. corn, 56% of soybeans good to excellent

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

The USDA’s national corn and soybean condition ratings held steady over the past week. Conditions in the Midwest and Plains continue to range from...

DMC alfalfa adjustment could add 55 cents to margin payments

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Dairy farmers enrolled in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program for 2021 have received a coverage payment for the first six months of the year...

Milk futures, cash trade mixed

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed Monday mixed as did cash trade. August Class III milk down a penny at $15.97. September...

Apple harvest expected soon, lighter than average

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

One of the nation’s largest apple-producing states is expected to see a slight dip in production this year with what one grower describes as...

The continual evolution of weed control

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Resistance issues have forced farmers to look beyond their typical weed management systems. Nick Fassler is the director of technical service for BASF. He...

Farm Progress Show field demos are full speed ahead

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Farm Progress Show Manager Matt Jungmann says there’s always a lot of excitement around the Field Demos at the show. And this year is...

Tar spot explosion reported in Eastern Corn Belt

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Tar spot has taken hold across the Great Lakes this season with its strongest presence in Michigan and Indiana. Kristin Poley with the Corn...

H-2A on pace for record participation as more farms take part

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

Demand for the H-2A visa program slowed for the third quarter but still shows increased usage for the year. The Department of Labor says...

Cash hogs are steady to lower, while cash cattle are not yet trading

August 30, 2021 Ashley Anderson

It was a typically quiet Monday morning in the cattle market with both buyers and sellers busy taking inventory. Bids and asking prices were...

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