Millborn Seeds of Brookings has acquired Clearwater Seed, based in Spokane, Washington. Clearwater Seed works in production, processing and distribution across conservation focused products.
Naeem Kalwar, soil health specialist at Langdon Research Extension Center, believes wind erosion will worsen if farmers continue conventional tillage. But converting to no-till requires patience.
The USDA projected U.S. winter wheat production in the 2026/27 season at 1.030 billion bushels, down from its forecast of 1.048 billion last month and well below last year's winter crop.
An area in and around Wadena, Minnesota, had a one-two punch of strong winds then golf ball sized hail later that day, leaving behind destruction in central Minnesota.
The Junior Crop Scout School, which started in 2021, will take place across three locations and dates throughout the summer, giving youth the chance to gain hands-on experience in agronomy.
The weather has changed rapidly in North Dakota in recent weeks, going quickly from frost and freeze warnings to extreme heat. That changes crop and pest outlooks.
The University of Minnesota oat breeder will join leadership of the Forever Green Initiative as the organization expands work on diversified crops and looks to add to its species portfolio.
Despite the poor spring conditions, most of the 2026 sugarbeet crop that got into the ground was in excellent to average condition at the end of May, sugarbeet company leaders said.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials urge farmers and commercial haulers to slow down, secure loads and report spills quickly as fertilizer, grain and chemicals move statewide.
Farmers for Soil Health resumes enrollment with higher payments and shorter contracts, while Minnesota's low-interest loan program to reduce runoff gets a boost.
Soil and tree experts are well aware of the important role that trees play in controlling wind erosion. The question is, do landowners still see the value?
