﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:55:30 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Minnesota Ag Connection</title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1257</link><atom:link href="https://minnesotaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1257" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UMN Extension Shares Harvest and Soil Health Guidance]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/umn-extension-shares-harvest-and-soil-health-guidance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Minnesota vegetable growers are transitioning into harvest season while managing hot, dry, and humid weather conditions. With cooler temperatures and possible rainfall ahead, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/umn-extension-shares-harvest-and-soil-health-guidance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-175077]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Urban Trees Offer Clues to Minnesota’s Future Forest Health]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/urban-trees-offer-clues-to-minnesotas-future-forest-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Urban trees may play a larger role in shaping the future of Minnesota’s forests than many people realize. Researchers and forestry professionals are studying trees in cities, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/urban-trees-offer-clues-to-minnesotas-future-forest-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-175076]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Apple Orchards Turn to Hail Netting for Crop Protection]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/apple-orchards-turn-to-hail-netting-for-crop-protection</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Hailstorms continue to pose a serious risk to apple growers, causing crop losses, reducing fruit quality, and increasing the risk of diseases such as fire blight. According to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/apple-orchards-turn-to-hail-netting-for-crop-protection</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174833]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UMN Fruit Update Highlights Weather Risks for Growers]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/umn-fruit-update-highlights-weather-risks-for-growers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension has released its September 2026 Fruit Update, providing apple and grape growers with insights on weather-related challenges, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/umn-fruit-update-highlights-weather-risks-for-growers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174831]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Communities Strengthen Well Water Awareness]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-communities-strengthen-well-water-awareness</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Safe drinking water remains an important issue for many families in northwest Minnesota. While the region is known for its rich soils and natural beauty, naturally occurring ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-communities-strengthen-well-water-awareness</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174806]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Minnesota State Fair Creates Its Stunning Garden Shows]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/how-minnesota-state-fair-creates-its-stunning-garden-shows</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota State Fair is known for its food, entertainment, and attractions, but its extensive network of gardens is another highlight of the fairgrounds. More than 60 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/how-minnesota-state-fair-creates-its-stunning-garden-shows</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174794]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Commercial Animal Waste Technicians Recertification Course Available Until October 31]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/commercial-animal-waste-technicians-recertification-course-available-until-october-31</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Commercial Animal Waste Technicians (CAWTs) in Minnesota can now complete their required 2026 recertification through an online training course. The program gives licensed ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/commercial-animal-waste-technicians-recertification-course-available-until-october-31</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174617]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2026 Strip-Till Expo to Showcase Soil Health Innovations]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/2026-strip-till-expo-to-showcase-soil-health-innovations</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Farmers, agronomists, and agricultural professionals interested in conservation tillage practices are invited to attend the 2026 Strip-Till Expo on September 9,2026 at the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/2026-strip-till-expo-to-showcase-soil-health-innovations</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174610]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Farm Bureau Backs Tafoya, Pratt in Key Races]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-farm-bureau-backs-tafoya-pratt-in-key-races</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Minnesota’s agriculture industry generates more than $20 billion in agricultural products annually and remains a major driver of the state’s economy. Representing thousands of ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-farm-bureau-backs-tafoya-pratt-in-key-races</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174607]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Biofuel Waivers Raise Concerns for Soybean Farmers]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/biofuel-waivers-raise-concerns-for-soybean-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Minnesota soybean farmers are raising concerns about possible increases in small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Grower groups say expanded exemptions ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/biofuel-waivers-raise-concerns-for-soybean-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174534]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[West Central Initiative Drives Growth in Rural Minnesota]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/west-central-initiative-drives-growth-in-rural-minnesota</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Anna Wasescha, president of West Central Initiative, highlighted the importance of local leadership and community collaboration in shaping the future of rural Minnesota. She ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/west-central-initiative-drives-growth-in-rural-minnesota</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174526]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Bacterial Canker Threatens Tomato Yields and Plant Health]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/bacterial-canker-threatens-tomato-yields-and-plant-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota (UMN) Extension identifies bacterial canker as a serious disease affecting tomato plants. The disease is suspected to be seedborne and can survive ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/bacterial-canker-threatens-tomato-yields-and-plant-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174525]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hardy Mums Make Fall Gardens More Colorful]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/hardy-mums-make-fall-gardens-more-colorful</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 As summer fades, shorter days and cooler nights bring a new burst of color to Minnesota gardens. Chrysanthemums, commonly called mums, are popular fall flowers, but not all ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/hardy-mums-make-fall-gardens-more-colorful</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174135]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota State Fair Crop Art Exhibit Sets New Entry Record]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-state-fair-crop-art-exhibit-sets-new-entry-record</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota State Fair Crop Art Exhibit, led by crop art superintendent Marta Shore, has reached a new milestone with a record 594 crop art entries, surpassing last year's ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-state-fair-crop-art-exhibit-sets-new-entry-record</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174120]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Growers Face Rising Fall Disease and Pest Threats]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-growers-face-rising-fall-disease-and-pest-threats</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 University of Minnesota Extension vegetable specialists Natalie Hoidal and Marissa Schuh are advising growers as cooler weather increases disease and pest pressures across ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-growers-face-rising-fall-disease-and-pest-threats</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-174118]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[RANCH Act Seeks to Expand U.S. Grazing Land]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/ranch-act-seeks-to-expand-us-grazing-land</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. cattle herd is at its smallest size in more than 70 years, creating challenges for cattle producers and raising concerns about the future of domestic beef supplies. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/ranch-act-seeks-to-expand-us-grazing-land</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-173994]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Dairy Expansion Sparks Water and Farm Concerns]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-dairy-expansion-sparks-water-and-farm-concerns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Land Stewardship Project (LSP) says the proposed expansion of Riverview LLP’s West River Dairy near Morris, Minnesota, continues to move through the local approval process. If ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-dairy-expansion-sparks-water-and-farm-concerns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-173984]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soybean Management and Flood Recovery Take Center Stage]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/soybean-management-and-flood-recovery-take-center-stage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The latest episode of Minnesota CropCast, produced by the University of Minnesota Extension, features Dr. Shaun Casteel, soybean agronomist at Purdue University, discussing ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/soybean-management-and-flood-recovery-take-center-stage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-173982]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When Should Minnesota Farmers Irrigate Again?]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/when-should-minnesota-farmers-irrigate-again</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Minnesota farmers are facing important irrigation decisions as corn and soybean crops move closer to maturity. Hot, dry conditions and limited rainfall have left some areas of ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/when-should-minnesota-farmers-irrigate-again</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-173728]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MAWQCP Gains Renewed Support From Minnesota Farmers]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/mawqcp-gains-renewed-support-from-minnesota-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) Full Board has reaffirmed its support for the  Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program  (MAWQCP) during its Aug. 21 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/mawqcp-gains-renewed-support-from-minnesota-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-173723]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>