With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures. Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson discussed the continued drought conditions across the state after some areas in the state were classified as D3 on the drought index. Peterson also talked about some resources the state of Minnesota might have to combat the drought. A D3 drought is defined as an extreme drought. Some potential impacts…
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WE Fest Officials have announced that Marijuana of any kind will not be allowed for on-site consumption on the WE Fest grounds. The new Minnesota law legalizing the use of Marijuana come into effect on August 1, 2023 just two days before the Country Music Festival officially kicks off. (From Valley News Live)
The mental health crisis is one of the largest problems facing young Americans. Right now 1 in 5 young people are struggling with severe mental health but only 10% are receiving treatment from a mental health professional. US Senator from Minnesota Tina Smith hopes that her new bill called the “Mental Health Services for Students…
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Orlando, FL — The annual Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience is underway in Orlando, Florida with many local agricultural leaders in attendance. Included in that is Tate Petry, Secretary/Treasurer of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. Petry also serves on the National Association of Wheat Growers Environment and Policy subcommittee.…
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Minnesota — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Clay County for the first time. There are now 39 counties in the state, including Clay, with EAB. A Moorhead city forester found evidence of EAB while pruning trees. The tree had visible woodpecker damage and when…
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Detroit Lakes, MN — The Minnesota DNR recently announced new regulations for gar, which is part of a broader effort to provide more value to species that have long been considered rough fish. Spearers, anglers and bowfishers are allowed to keep up to 10 gar – the toothy, prehistoric fish native to Minnesota waters –…
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East Grand Forks, MN — Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson is speaking out to protect Minnesotan’s 2nd Amendment rights and Democrat’s attempts to push gun control bills through the legislature. Senator Johnson, who represents northwest Minnesota in District 1, says common sense doesn’t dictate more gun control, but rather we enforce the laws that are…
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St. Paul, MN — Thursday, the Minnesota House approved legislation authored by Rep. Liz Olson (DFL – Duluth) to expand Earned Sick and Safe Time benefits to all Minnesota workers. The bill passed on a vote of 69-54. The legislation would ensure, at a minimum, one hour of paid Earned Sick and Safe Time for…
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St. Paul, MN — Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law new legislation that would move Minnesota to 100 percent clean energy by 2040. The bill establishes a standard for utilities to supply Minnesota customers with electricity generated or procured from carbon-free resources, beginning at an amount equal to 80% of retail sales…
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