﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:51:42 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[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soybean Progress and Weed Control Insights for Farmers]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/soybean-progress-and-weed-control-insights-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The June 10, 2026, episode of Strategic Farming Field Notes focused on soybean growth, weed management, and rainfall variability. Experts Dr. Seth Naeve, Dr. Debalin Sarangi, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/soybean-progress-and-weed-control-insights-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-163202]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Corn Based PLA Boosts Future of Biodegradable Plastics]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/corn-based-pla-boosts-future-of-biodegradable-plastics</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Corn-based plastics known as PLA polymers are gaining attention for their role in the growing biodegradable plastics market. These materials are made from corn and offer new ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/corn-based-pla-boosts-future-of-biodegradable-plastics</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-163200]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Help Trees Recover After Storms]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/how-to-help-trees-recover-after-storms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Severe storms often leave behind broken branches, damaged trunks, and uprooted trees. High winds, heavy rain, and hail can create serious safety concerns while affecting the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/how-to-help-trees-recover-after-storms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-163187]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Armyworms Found in Small Grain Fields]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/armyworms-found-in-small-grain-fields</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Early-season scouting of small grain fields shows very few disease or pest concerns across many growing areas. Field scouts report no major issues in the wheat fields they ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/armyworms-found-in-small-grain-fields</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162974]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pig Health Workshop for Better Farm Care]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/pig-health-workshop-for-better-farm-care</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A special workshop on pig health is scheduled to help individuals who raise pigs of all types and sizes. This includes those managing small herds as well as exhibition hogs. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/pig-health-workshop-for-better-farm-care</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162967]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn Pesticide Safety in Field]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/learn-pesticide-safety-in-field</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education program has announced a field day opportunity for pesticide applicators who need recertification. This program provides a ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/learn-pesticide-safety-in-field</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162966]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Gannon Storm Costs Farmers Over One Billion]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/gannon-storm-costs-farmers-over-one-billion</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Gannon solar storm of 2024 revealed how dependent modern agriculture has become on technology. The powerful geomagnetic event disrupted GPS systems during the spring ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/gannon-storm-costs-farmers-over-one-billion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162789]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Practical Training for Better Beekeeping]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/practical-training-for-better-beekeeping</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A queen rearing workshop offers a valuable learning experience for beekeepers who want to improve their skills. This program focuses on teaching one proven method of raising ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/practical-training-for-better-beekeeping</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162767]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Grants Support Green Fertilizer Production]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/new-grants-support-green-fertilizer-production</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Fertilizer production is an essential part of modern farming, but it often has harmful environmental effects. Traditional nitrogen fertilizers are mostly produced using fossil ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/new-grants-support-green-fertilizer-production</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162766]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Grow Better Gardens with Experts]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/grow-better-gardens-with-experts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A special gardening program in Clay County offers participants the opportunity to learn important skills related to plant care and pest management. This course focuses on ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/grow-better-gardens-with-experts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162723]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Expands Ag Weather Network Across Regions]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-expands-ag-weather-network-across-regions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) by installing three new stations in East Central Minnesota. These stations ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-expands-ag-weather-network-across-regions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162722]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soybean Herbicide Adjuvant Tips Improve Weed Control]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/soybean-herbicide-adjuvant-tips-improve-weed-control</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Post-emergence herbicide applications are an important part of soybean weed management. To achieve effective weed control, many herbicides require the use of adjuvants. These ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/soybean-herbicide-adjuvant-tips-improve-weed-control</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162710]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Precision Drainage Improves Water Management on Farms]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/precision-drainage-improves-water-management-on-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Precision agriculture has transformed farming through technologies such as GPS guidance, remote sensing, yield monitoring, and variable-rate applications. These tools help ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/precision-drainage-improves-water-management-on-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162352]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fruit Crop Protection From SWD]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/fruit-crop-protection-from-swd</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fruit fly that has become a major problem for fruit crops in the Upper Midwest. It mainly affects raspberries, blackberries, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/fruit-crop-protection-from-swd</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162329]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Organic Conference 2027 Proposal Call]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/organic-conference-2027-proposal-call</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced a call for proposals for the 2027  Minnesota Organic Conference.  The event is scheduled to take place on January 7-8, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/organic-conference-2027-proposal-call</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162327]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Beginner’s Guide to Grapevine Care]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/beginners-guide-to-grapevine-care</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Training young grapevines is an important step in building a healthy and productive vineyard. Grapevines need more careful training than many other crops. Proper shaping helps ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/beginners-guide-to-grapevine-care</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162087]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Green Fertilizer Projects Get Financial Support]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/green-fertilizer-projects-get-financial-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has opened applications for its Green Fertilizer Grant Program, offering financial support to expand clean fertilizer production. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/green-fertilizer-projects-get-financial-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162086]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Campus Boosts Climate Resilience]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-campus-boosts-climate-resilience</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Minnesota is advancing climate resilience through a large-scale tree and shrub planting project at its Crookston campus and the Northwest Research and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/minnesota-campus-boosts-climate-resilience</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-162075]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SROC Agronomy Field Tour Shares Latest Crop Research]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/sroc-agronomy-field-tour-shares-latest-crop-research</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) will hosti its 2026 Agronomy Field Tour on June 16 in Waseca, Minnesota. The event is designed to provide farmers, crop ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/sroc-agronomy-field-tour-shares-latest-crop-research</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161851]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Forage Farming Tips for Healthy Growth]]></title><link>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/forage-farming-tips-for-healthy-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Forage producers in Minnesota are making important decisions as the first alfalfa harvest begins, and grazing season increases. During a University of Minnesota Extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotaagconnection.com/news/forage-farming-tips-for-healthy-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[49e1e569-b181-4258-97f2-455b548487ac-161847]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>