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MN Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council seeking new District 1,2 &3 Director 

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council (MSR&PC) is looking for area producers to run for a soon to be vacant position on the council’s Board of Directors. MSR&PC District 1,2, & 3 Director Corey Hanson tells us more.  Hansen explains how you can get the process in filing for the position started.  If you’re…
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January 16, 2026 0

Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour coming to Northwest Minnesota 

The University of Minnesota Extension Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour will be making its annual stop in Northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, January 27, and all area cattle producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more.  Dufault also previews some of the main talking points for this year’s seminar. …
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January 15, 2026 0

High yields remain a key for growers in 2026 

Low commodity prices are causing area producers to take a closer look at their acreage and crop rotations in 2026, and many are left wondering what their best options are heading into the spring harvest. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with Mike Nelson of CHS West Central, who says…
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January 15, 2026 0

Hanson looking forward to another year with MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council 

Gary area producer Corey Hanson is looking forward to another year of serving as a District 1, 2 & 3 Director on the Minnesota Soybean and Research Council (MSR&PC), and he wants to hear your thoughts and concerns. Hanson tells us more about his agricultural background, and why he got involved with the MSR&PC.  Hansen…
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January 14, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Research and Education Board holds annual Reporting Session

The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board held their annual Reporting Session on Tuesday, and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance to talk with session presenters. One of the presenters was Crookston producer Austin Lien, who breaks down the research he presented.  Lien also highlights some other things he learned from his research.  For…
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January 14, 2026 0

Minnesota Extension’s Women in Ag Conference Returns next month

It’s conference season for agricultural producers across the region, and one event that producers should mark on their calendars is the annual University of Minnesota Extension Women in Ag Conference. Event representative Susan Hinrichs gives us a preview of this year’s conference. Hinrichs says conferences like Women in Ag are becoming more important as the…
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January 13, 2026 0

US Rep Angie Craig discusses Farm Bill & other ag legislation 

The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if congress will be able to pass a new bill before the midterm election takes place in November. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig speaks more on what’s currently being discussed in regards to a farm bill,…
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January 13, 2026 0

Pesticide Application Trainings being held across Northwest Minnesota 

Minnesota Extension will be holding a series of Pesticide Application trainings over the next month. Heather Dufault of Norman and Polk County Extension tells us more about these trainings and their purpose.  Dufault says the training sessions will be taking place across Northwest Minnesota.  For more information or to register go to the University of…
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January 12, 2026 0

MN Soybean Research and Promotions Council funding dozens of research projects statewide

A new year is here, and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotions Council (MSR&PC)  is continuing their work in funding research projects across the state of Minnesota. MSR&PC District 1, 2 & 3 Director Corey Hanson tells us more about the council, and how they are different from your local soybean growers association.  As for…
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January 8, 2026 0

New Farm Bill is possible in 2026 despite Fall Midterms 

After a break for the Christmas Holiday, the United States House of Representatives is back in session, and one item that’s expected to garner a lot of attention in the coming months is a new Farm Bill. However, a midterm election is fast approaching, which could slow progress on legislation. President of the Midwest Council…
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January 6, 2026 0